Vistar
Job Description
Join an awesome team of seasoned drivers. Driving can be tough on your body. Our role is almost completely No Touch Freight!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, average departure between 3am and 5am, 10hr shifts.
Up to $10K Sign on Bonus, paid out over a period of one year!
Up to one overnight a week, depending on business needs. Per diem, safe hotels if overnight is needed.
This driver role is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food‑related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all company policies and DOT regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer‑service practices.
Responsibilities
Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post‑trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
Follow all DOT regulations and company safe‑driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all required paper work associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage‑control checks on items, scan and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring them to the driver check‑in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Complete daily record of hours of service and enter it in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
6-12 months commercial driving experience (Customized and Specialty)
1 year or more commercial driving experience (PFS – b/c they have the driver Trainee)
Valid CDL A
Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Must be 21 years of age
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass pre‑employment drug test
Pass road test
Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand‑lift and utilize two‑wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location
Compensation $31.00/hr
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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Schedule: Monday-Friday, average departure between 3am and 5am, 10hr shifts.
Up to $10K Sign on Bonus, paid out over a period of one year!
Up to one overnight a week, depending on business needs. Per diem, safe hotels if overnight is needed.
This driver role is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food‑related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all company policies and DOT regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer‑service practices.
Responsibilities
Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post‑trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
Follow all DOT regulations and company safe‑driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all required paper work associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage‑control checks on items, scan and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring them to the driver check‑in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Complete daily record of hours of service and enter it in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
6-12 months commercial driving experience (Customized and Specialty)
1 year or more commercial driving experience (PFS – b/c they have the driver Trainee)
Valid CDL A
Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Must be 21 years of age
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass pre‑employment drug test
Pass road test
Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand‑lift and utilize two‑wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location
Compensation $31.00/hr
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Services
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