
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
wellness benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Cheney Brothers is a leading food service distributor in the United States, recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation within the food supply chain industry. With a workforce of over 3,000 dedicated associates, Cheney Brothers offers a supportive and high-impact culture where employees are empowered to excel in their roles. The company values talent and is deeply invested in providing world-class leadership, comprehensive benefits, and substantial growth opportunities for its team members. Cheney Brothers is part of Performance Food Group, an organization that champions diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees have a welcoming and respectful work environment regardless of their background or identity.
As a reputable distributor, Cheney Brothers plays a pivotal role in ensuring that restaurants, institutions, and food service providers receive timely and quality food products. This essential role is backed by the company’s promise to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient delivery services, which uphold the highest standards in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety protocols. The company emphasizes not just the technical competencies of its team members, but also the importance of customer engagement, teamwork, and responsibility.
The CDL-A Driver position is an essential role requiring professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries, local and over-the-road routes, shuttle services, and overnight routes. The role includes dedicated routes after comprehensive training, allowing drivers to become highly skilled in specific geographic areas. This full-time, day-shift position offers competitive pay ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 annually, reflecting the importance of the role in the overall success of the company’s operations.
In this role, CDL-A Drivers are the face of Cheney Brothers and are expected to build strong, lasting relationships with customers. Responsibilities extend beyond driving to include communicating effectively with customers and team members, performing thorough safety inspections before and after trips, ensuring freight is loaded and secured properly, and adhering strictly to all DOT and company safety regulations. Drivers are expected to handle cash or checks when required, maintain accurate delivery documentation, and assist with loading and unloading products while ensuring product safety and quality. The role demands physical capability to manage products weighing up to 90 pounds, utilization of equipment like lift gates and two-wheelers, and meticulous housekeeping of trucks and trailers to maintain a professional and safe working environment.
Cheney Brothers offers a comprehensive benefits package beginning on the first day of employment, including health and wellness plans, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and various other perks. The company nurtures a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, providing employees with a stable and inclusive workplace. The growth prospects within Cheney Brothers and Performance Food Group provide an attractive career path for those seeking long-term advancement in the food distribution industry.
Overall, the CDL-A Driver role at Cheney Brothers is ideal for individuals who are safety-conscious, customer-focused, and eager to contribute to the backbone of America's food distribution system. This position offers not only a competitive salary and excellent benefits but also the chance to be part of a reputable organization committed to innovation, inclusivity, and employee success.
As a reputable distributor, Cheney Brothers plays a pivotal role in ensuring that restaurants, institutions, and food service providers receive timely and quality food products. This essential role is backed by the company’s promise to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient delivery services, which uphold the highest standards in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety protocols. The company emphasizes not just the technical competencies of its team members, but also the importance of customer engagement, teamwork, and responsibility.
The CDL-A Driver position is an essential role requiring professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to safety. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries, local and over-the-road routes, shuttle services, and overnight routes. The role includes dedicated routes after comprehensive training, allowing drivers to become highly skilled in specific geographic areas. This full-time, day-shift position offers competitive pay ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 annually, reflecting the importance of the role in the overall success of the company’s operations.
In this role, CDL-A Drivers are the face of Cheney Brothers and are expected to build strong, lasting relationships with customers. Responsibilities extend beyond driving to include communicating effectively with customers and team members, performing thorough safety inspections before and after trips, ensuring freight is loaded and secured properly, and adhering strictly to all DOT and company safety regulations. Drivers are expected to handle cash or checks when required, maintain accurate delivery documentation, and assist with loading and unloading products while ensuring product safety and quality. The role demands physical capability to manage products weighing up to 90 pounds, utilization of equipment like lift gates and two-wheelers, and meticulous housekeeping of trucks and trailers to maintain a professional and safe working environment.
Cheney Brothers offers a comprehensive benefits package beginning on the first day of employment, including health and wellness plans, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and various other perks. The company nurtures a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, providing employees with a stable and inclusive workplace. The growth prospects within Cheney Brothers and Performance Food Group provide an attractive career path for those seeking long-term advancement in the food distribution industry.
Overall, the CDL-A Driver role at Cheney Brothers is ideal for individuals who are safety-conscious, customer-focused, and eager to contribute to the backbone of America's food distribution system. This position offers not only a competitive salary and excellent benefits but also the chance to be part of a reputable organization committed to innovation, inclusivity, and employee success.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/ged
- minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
- valid cdl-a license
- 21 years of age or older
- meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements
- clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
- pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- pass road test
- current or able to obtain dot health card
- physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment for moving freight
- able to comply with all dot and company safety regulations
- strong communication skills
- reliable and punctual
- ability to work day shift monday through saturday
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
- product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds depending on 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 including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations
- 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 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, 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 obtain proper signatures
- collects money where required
- loads customer returns on to 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 driver check-in and completes necessary paperwork
- completes daily record of hours of service 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 necessary paperwork at end of shift
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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