Class A Delivery Driver

Fort Myers, FL, USA|Onsite

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 and wellness benefits

Job Description

Cheney Brothers is a leading foodservice distribution company recognized for its strong commitment to employees and customers alike. With a dedicated family of over 3,000 associates, Cheney Brothers has built a reputation for excellence through its supportive culture that empowers talented individuals to excel in their roles. The company emphasizes world-class leadership, continuous learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits that ensure a fulfilling work environment. Through its innovative approach and dedication to investing in the future, Cheney Brothers sustains its position as a trusted partner in the foodservice industry, supporting a wide range of customers with quality products and dependable delivery services.

As a CDL-A Driver with Cheney Brothers, you play a critical role in America's food supply chain. Your primary responsibility will be operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and food-related products safely and efficiently. The role involves working intrastate and interstate, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Your work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 3:00 am to 4:00 am for dispatch, with the benefit of returning home daily. The position offers an average annual pay of $67,000 alongside numerous employee benefits.

Beyond transportation duties, the CDL-A Driver is the face of the company for customers, building lasting relationships while ensuring prompt, professional communication with clients, vendors, and coworkers. You will perform essential safety inspections and adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring compliance and safety throughout every trip. This role requires diligence in checking freight loads, completing detailed paperwork, and handling transactions where necessary. You will also be responsible for securing loads, verifying deliveries, managing returns, and maintaining cleanliness of your equipment.

Cheney Brothers values a safe and inclusive work environment where recognition and respect are core to its culture. Employees enjoy competitive benefits from day one, including health and wellness plans, an employee stock purchase program, 401K employer matching, educational assistance, and paid time off. The company encourages professional growth through opportunities that strengthen core job skills and expand career paths. Working at Cheney Brothers means joining an engaged team dedicated to supporting the nation’s food distribution and contributing to a reliable supply chain. This role offers not only a chance to earn a competitive salary but also the stability of a home-daily schedule and a workplace that prioritizes employee well-being and career development.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be at least 21 years old
Meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements
Clean motor vehicle record for the past three years
Pass a post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass a road test
Have or be able to obtain a valid DOT Health Card
Ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates for moving products between 10 and 90 pounds

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
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