Class A Delivery Driver

Lakeland, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $67,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Employer Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

wellness benefits

Job Description

Cheney Brothers is a prominent foodservice distributor that has built its reputation through a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. As a leading player in the food distribution industry, Cheney Brothers serves a wide array of clients including restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and retail establishments. Employing over 3,000 dedicated associates, the company offers a supportive and empowering work environment that fosters growth and professional development. With a focus on innovative solutions and a people-first approach, Cheney Brothers consistently invests in its workforce through world-class leadership training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Cheney Brothers prides itself on creating a respectful and rewarding workplace where employees can thrive in their roles.

The position of CDL-A Delivery Driver with Cheney Brothers plays a vital role in supporting America's food supply chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and related products to customers. This is a full-time position requiring early shift hours from 3:00 am to 4:00 am, Monday through Friday, offering an average annual salary of $67,000 and the benefit of being home daily. Delivery drivers serve as the face of Cheney Brothers, building lasting relationships with customers through professional communication and exceptional service. The CDL-A Driver operates tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries including local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role demands adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, company safety protocols, and a commitment to maintaining vehicle and freight integrity. Drivers are responsible for conducting thorough safety inspections, managing freight loading and unloading, handling customer transactions when necessary, and completing accurate delivery documentation. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as hand-lifting products and using equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates for loading and unloading freight, with product weights varying from 10 to 90 pounds depending on location. Cheney Brothers supports its drivers with competitive pay and extensive benefits including health and wellness programs from day one, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The company fosters a safe and inclusive work environment grounded in respect, recognition, and opportunities for growth. CDL-A Drivers at Cheney Brothers are essential team members who contribute directly to the company’s mission of delivering high-quality food products efficiently and respectfully throughout their service area.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
Age 21 or older
Meet all state licensing and certification requirements
Clean motor vehicle report for last 3 years
Pass drug screening and criminal background check
Pass road test
Possess or able to obtain valid DOT health card
Ability to lift and handle freight weighing up to 90 pounds using equipment

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
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
Product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

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 (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure 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 check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
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, transports items into designated customer storage areas
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
Collects money (cash or checks) where required
Loads customer returns on to 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 bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
Performs 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
Performs other related duties as assigned