Class A Delivery Driver

Miami, FL, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

Job Description

Cheney Brothers is a leading foodservice distribution company recognized for its substantial contribution to the food supply chain industry. With a workforce of over 3,000 dedicated associates, Cheney Brothers prides itself on a supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation. The company is part of the larger Performance Food Group family, emphasizing a culture of equal employment opportunity and inclusivity, ensuring a respectful, safe, and rewarding workplace for all employees. Cheney Brothers offers employees world-class leadership experiences, comprehensive benefits packages, and numerous opportunities for career advancement. The company is committed to backing its employees the same way it backs its customers, making it an ideal workplace for talented individuals looking to excel in the foodservice distribution sector.

The role of CDL-A Driver at Cheney Brothers is a critical position within the company, playing an essential part in the nation's food supply chain. This position is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. The driver ensures timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to customers, maintaining adherence to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Employees in this role enjoy a six-day workweek with daily return home, competitive pay ranging from $65,000 to $75,000 annually, and dedicated routes after completing training.

Beyond the logistics and transportation duties, the CDL-A Driver is also the face of Cheney Brothers to customers, responsible for building lasting relationships and representing the company professionally. This role includes performing pre and post-trip safety inspections, signing off on delivery paperwork, securing freight properly, handling payments and customer returns, and maintaining a clean and organized working environment. There are significant growth opportunities in this role as delivery drivers contribute fundamentally to maintaining America’s food distribution system.

Cheney Brothers offers competitive pay coupled with a robust benefits package that includes day one health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The company fosters a safe and inclusive culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, providing a workplace where employees are valued and supported. As a member of Cheney Brothers, CDL-A Drivers will find a stable career path with a company committed to investing in the future and the people who help drive its success.

Job Requirements

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

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

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 checks 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 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
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 brings them to the driver check-in 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