Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Cheney Brothers is a leading foodservice distributor with a rich history of supporting communities through the delivery of high-quality food products. Recognized for its dedicated workforce, the company places tremendous value on its associates, knowing that their efforts directly contribute to its continued growth and success. With a family of over 3,000 employees, Cheney Brothers fosters a culture of innovation, support, and collaboration, offering expansive opportunities for career advancement and personal development. This employee-centric company provides world-class leadership, learning experiences, and an inclusive work environment where every associate’s contribution is celebrated. The company’s commitment to its people is reflected in its comprehensive benefits packages, including day-one health and wellness benefits, education assistance, 401K employer matching, employee stock purchase plans, paid time off, and more.
The CDL-A Driver role at Cheney Brothers is a critical position within the food supply chain, ensuring timely, safe delivery of food and foodservice products to customers across various routes, including intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight assignments. With a competitive pay structure that includes a daily minimum pay of $270, an average salary ranging between $85,000 and $100,000 annually, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply), this position provides a lucrative and stable career path. Drivers have the added potential to earn performance-based bonuses, reinforcing the value placed on efficiency and safety.
The role involves more than just driving; CDL-A Drivers at Cheney Brothers act as ambassadors, representing the company’s commitment to quality and customer service. They play a pivotal role in maintaining strong relationships with both customers and vendors while adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Typical responsibilities include conducting thorough vehicle inspections, loading and unloading freight, verifying deliveries, handling payment collections when necessary, and ensuring all paperwork is correctly completed. Drivers must be adept at operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to safely and efficiently move freight that typically weighs between 10 to 90 pounds.
Beyond the essential duties, drivers are integral to the safe and efficient functioning of the company's logistics. Cheney Brothers is proud to provide a safe and inclusive environment that emphasizes respect, recognition, and reward. The work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, with dispatch beginning early in the morning at 3:00 a.m. Drivers are supported with the latest safety training and tools to ensure their wellbeing on the road and while on-site at delivery locations.
In summary, joining Cheney Brothers as a CDL-A Driver means becoming part of a thriving company that invests deeply in its workforce while playing a key role in supporting America's food distribution system. This opportunity provides not only competitive pay and excellent benefits but also a dynamic and rewarding career path where professional growth is encouraged and recognized.
The CDL-A Driver role at Cheney Brothers is a critical position within the food supply chain, ensuring timely, safe delivery of food and foodservice products to customers across various routes, including intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight assignments. With a competitive pay structure that includes a daily minimum pay of $270, an average salary ranging between $85,000 and $100,000 annually, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply), this position provides a lucrative and stable career path. Drivers have the added potential to earn performance-based bonuses, reinforcing the value placed on efficiency and safety.
The role involves more than just driving; CDL-A Drivers at Cheney Brothers act as ambassadors, representing the company’s commitment to quality and customer service. They play a pivotal role in maintaining strong relationships with both customers and vendors while adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Typical responsibilities include conducting thorough vehicle inspections, loading and unloading freight, verifying deliveries, handling payment collections when necessary, and ensuring all paperwork is correctly completed. Drivers must be adept at operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to safely and efficiently move freight that typically weighs between 10 to 90 pounds.
Beyond the essential duties, drivers are integral to the safe and efficient functioning of the company's logistics. Cheney Brothers is proud to provide a safe and inclusive environment that emphasizes respect, recognition, and reward. The work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays, with dispatch beginning early in the morning at 3:00 a.m. Drivers are supported with the latest safety training and tools to ensure their wellbeing on the road and while on-site at delivery locations.
In summary, joining Cheney Brothers as a CDL-A Driver means becoming part of a thriving company that invests deeply in its workforce while playing a key role in supporting America's food distribution system. This opportunity provides not only competitive pay and excellent benefits but also a dynamic and rewarding career path where professional growth is encouraged and recognized.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Clean driving record for past 3 years
- Successful completion of post offer drug test
- Successful criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Current or obtainable DOT Health Card
- Ability to hand-lift and use equipment to handle freight weighing 10-90 pounds
- Preferred foodservice or beverage delivery experience
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 12+ 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 (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Attains or has 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
- Preferred: 1+ years of foodservice and/or beverage delivery experience
Job Duties
- Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner
- Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company
- Performs all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take 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 preloaded trailer as needed
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
- Unloads products from the trailer, 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 (cash or checks) where required
- Loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns 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
- At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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