Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $67,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Day 1 health benefits
Job Description
Cheney Brothers is a leading foodservice distributor committed to excellence, innovation, and outstanding customer service. Established as part of the Performance Food Group, Cheney Brothers has built a strong reputation for its dedication to delivering quality food products and solutions that drive success for customers across a variety of markets. With a workforce of over 3,000 employees, Cheney Brothers fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued and provided with opportunities for greater career growth. The company is known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflected in its equal employment opportunity policies that protect all employees and applicants. Cheney Brothers offers comprehensive benefits packages and world-class leadership development, ensuring a supportive culture designed to help employees thrive and excel in their roles.
The CDL-A Driver position at Cheney Brothers plays a crucial role in the company’s supply chain operations by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of food and related products to customers. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the food distribution system across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. The driver is not only responsible for transporting goods but also acts as an ambassador of the company, building strong relationships through professional customer interactions. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, performing pre- and post-trip safety inspections, and conducting accurate deliveries while maintaining safety and company standards.
Working Monday through Friday with a dispatch time between 3:00 am and 4:00 am, this role offers an annual average pay of approximately $67,000 with the benefit of being home daily. Employees enjoy a safe and inclusive workplace culture that values performance, rewards hard work, and promotes respect among peers. Cheney Brothers provides a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness options from day one, an employee stock purchase program, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. There are ample growth opportunities for individuals dedicated to contributing to a vital segment of America’s food distribution network. This role demands physical ability to handle freight, operate warehouse equipment, and maintain accurate logs and documentation as required by federal and state regulations. Drivers must take initiative in safety reporting, freight handling, and customer service to uphold the company’s high standards.
Candidates selected for this position can expect a challenging yet rewarding career path within an innovative family-owned business committed to backing its people as much as its customers. Cheney Brothers’ leadership encourages continuous learning and leadership development, supporting drivers to succeed and advance. The company also maintains strict adherence to EEO policies, ensuring a workplace environment free from discrimination and offering equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their background. Join Cheney Brothers as a CDL-A Driver to contribute to a growing and dynamic logistics operation that delivers both product and value nationwide.
The CDL-A Driver position at Cheney Brothers plays a crucial role in the company’s supply chain operations by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of food and related products to customers. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the food distribution system across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. The driver is not only responsible for transporting goods but also acts as an ambassador of the company, building strong relationships through professional customer interactions. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, performing pre- and post-trip safety inspections, and conducting accurate deliveries while maintaining safety and company standards.
Working Monday through Friday with a dispatch time between 3:00 am and 4:00 am, this role offers an annual average pay of approximately $67,000 with the benefit of being home daily. Employees enjoy a safe and inclusive workplace culture that values performance, rewards hard work, and promotes respect among peers. Cheney Brothers provides a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness options from day one, an employee stock purchase program, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. There are ample growth opportunities for individuals dedicated to contributing to a vital segment of America’s food distribution network. This role demands physical ability to handle freight, operate warehouse equipment, and maintain accurate logs and documentation as required by federal and state regulations. Drivers must take initiative in safety reporting, freight handling, and customer service to uphold the company’s high standards.
Candidates selected for this position can expect a challenging yet rewarding career path within an innovative family-owned business committed to backing its people as much as its customers. Cheney Brothers’ leadership encourages continuous learning and leadership development, supporting drivers to succeed and advance. The company also maintains strict adherence to EEO policies, ensuring a workplace environment free from discrimination and offering equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their background. Join Cheney Brothers as a CDL-A Driver to contribute to a growing and dynamic logistics operation that delivers both product and value nationwide.
Job Requirements
- valid CDL-A
- must be 21+ years of age
- high school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- clean motor vehicle report (MVR) 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 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
- meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 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
- attain or have valid current DOT Health Card 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
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 regulations
- reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
- follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
- inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
- performs count check of items and check customer invoices of loaded products
- checks and completes all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly
- moves tractor to the loading dock and attach 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 and loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors
- ensures tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
- unloads damaged goods and customer returns and completes necessary paperwork
- completes daily record of hours of service and enters log in accordance with 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 necessary paperwork
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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