CDL-A Delivery Route Driver (Home Daily)

Buffalo, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

day 1 health and wellness benefits

Job Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is a premier distributor specializing in fresh and broad-line solutions for the convenience retail industry. As part of a Fortune 150 company, Core-Mark sustains a leading position in the market with annual revenues exceeding $23 billion. The company’s extensive network of distribution centers operates across the United States and Canada, providing a wide spectrum of products, programs, and supply chain solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of convenience stores and other retail outlets. Core-Mark’s commitment to innovation, customer empowerment, and community engagement establishes it as a trusted partner and employer in the food distribution sector.

This role centers on the position of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver, a vital contributor to the country’s food supply chain. Delivery Drivers at Core-Mark fulfill essential duties by ensuring that goods are transported timely, safely, and in excellent condition to retail customers. Working as the company’s frontline representatives, these drivers help build and maintain strong relationships with customers, embodying the company’s core values of respect, professionalism, and reliability. The position offers competitive pay ranging between $70,000 and $75,000 annually with a work schedule from Tuesday through Friday, dispatching early between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., and the advantage of being home daily.

The drivers operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks on various routes including intrastate, interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop deliveries. Responsibilities extend beyond driving and include performing mandatory safety inspections compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, reporting any safety issues promptly, securing cargo properly, ensuring accurate documentation, and managing billing and customer interactions professionally. Drivers also provide essential support by assisting with unloading orders, managing returns, and maintaining clean and safe equipment and loading areas.

Core-Mark fosters an inclusive and safe working environment dedicated to rewarding employee contributions and promoting growth opportunities within the company. The organization supports its workforce with comprehensive benefits from day one, such as health and wellness programs, a robust employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. This role is ideal for candidates seeking stable employment in the logistics and food distribution industry with the opportunity to advance their careers while supporting a critical sector of the economy.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be 21 years of age or older
Compliance with state licensing and certification requirements
Clean motor vehicle report for last 3 years
Successful completion of post-offer drug test and criminal background check
Passing of road test
Valid or attainable DOT Health Card
Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment for moving freight up to 90 pounds

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
6+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A
Must be 21+ years of age
Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attain or have valid current DOT Health Card or be 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

Job Duties

Performs all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations
Inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and takes appropriate action as needed
Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
Immediately reports all safety hazards
Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
Performs count check of items and checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches the preloaded trailer as needed
Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
Unloads products from the trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures
Collects money where required
Loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors
Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and brings them to the driver check-in and completes necessary paperwork
Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required
Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required
Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift
Performs other related duties as assigned