Class A Delivery Driver

Savannah, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $95,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe and inclusive work environment

Job Description

Cheney Brothers is a premier food distribution company recognized for its commitment to excellence and its vibrant, employee-focused culture. With a workforce of over 3,000 dedicated associates, Cheney Brothers has established itself as a leader in the foodservice industry by providing comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where every team member can excel. The company fosters a culture rich in rewards, recognition, and respect, emphasizing inclusivity and safety across its workplace. As part of the Performance Food Group family, Cheney Brothers is innovative and continually invests in the future, making it an appealing employer for individuals seeking to contribute meaningfully to America’s food distribution system while building a lasting career.

The CDL-A Driver role at Cheney Brothers is pivotal in sustaining the country's food supply chain, ensuring that food and food-related products reach their destinations safely, on time, and in optimal condition. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks under various schedules such as intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Drivers return home daily during Monday through Friday shifts with dispatch times that vary, offering a dependable work-life balance. The average annual pay for this position is approximately $95,000, reflecting the company’s commitment to competitive compensation for essential workers.

In this role, drivers represent the face of Cheney Brothers to customers, building strong, lasting relationships through professional communication and reliable service. The CDL-A Driver is responsible for all aspects of freight delivery, including safety inspections, adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, loading and unloading products, and accurate completion of necessary paperwork. Drivers also handle customer interactions with professionalism, manage product damage control, and ensure the secure transport and delivery of goods. This position requires operating equipment such as two-wheelers, lift gates, and other tools to handle product cases of varying weights safely and efficiently.

Cheney Brothers values its drivers’ contributions, providing extensive benefits from day one like health and wellness programs, a 401K employer match, stock purchase plans, educational assistance, and paid time off. The company is committed to a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment that encourages teamwork and supports employee growth. These factors combined make the CDL-A Driver position an excellent opportunity for those seeking a stable career in logistics and transportation within a reputable and supportive organization.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum age of 21 years
Compliance with all state licensing and certification requirements
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
Ability to pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Successful completion of road test
Possession of a valid DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one
Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment for moving product cases/freight of varying weights

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

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
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 obtains proper signatures
Collects money (cash or checks) where required
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 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