
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $29.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Prescription coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
pension benefits
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is a leading distributor in the convenience retail industry with a strong presence across the United States and Canada. As a Fortune 150 company, Core-Mark continues to grow and innovate, offering fresh and broad-line solutions to its diverse customer base. With annual revenues exceeding $23 billion, Core-Mark prides itself on empowering customers, employees, and communities through its extensive distribution network and comprehensive service offerings. The company is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and professionalism in all aspects of its operations, including its transportation and delivery services. Core-Mark operates under a collective bargaining agreement ensuring fair wages and benefits for its employees, including health and welfare coverage and pension plans through trusted Teamsters programs.
The Driver, Hourly CDL-A position at Core-Mark plays a crucial role in the food supply chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products. This union-represented role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for local, intrastate, interstate, shuttle, overnight, and over-the-road (OTR) routes. The position requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies, reflecting Core-Mark's commitment to safety and compliance. Drivers serve as the face of the company by professionally interacting with customers and coworkers, ensuring a positive delivery experience and maintaining strong customer relationships.
The hourly driver initially receives $29.00 per hour during training, transitioning to a pay structure based on stops, loads, and miles, with the potential to earn up to $85,000 annually. Work schedules typically fall between Monday and Friday, with dispatch times ranging from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM, reinforcing a routine yet dynamic work environment. Duties include pre- and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and operational standards, accurately handling delivery documentation, managing freight loading and unloading, performing damage control, and securing vehicles and cargo at all times. Drivers must be physically capable of lifting and moving products typically ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
In this role, attention to detail, reliability, and communication are paramount. Drivers document their hours of service, follow all DOT regulations, and complete general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in their trucks and loading areas. Core-Mark provides a supportive, team-oriented workplace where employees are trusted to perform duties that uphold the company’s reputation for dependable, safe delivery services. Additionally, drivers may be called upon to perform related assignments to support company operations.
Core-Mark’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity ensures an inclusive environment embracing individuals of all backgrounds. This role is ideal for motivated CDL-A drivers who seek stable employment with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a respected industry leader. Being part of Core-Mark means contributing to a vital service network that enables convenience retailers to deliver quality products efficiently and reliably to customers nationwide.
The Driver, Hourly CDL-A position at Core-Mark plays a crucial role in the food supply chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products. This union-represented role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for local, intrastate, interstate, shuttle, overnight, and over-the-road (OTR) routes. The position requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies, reflecting Core-Mark's commitment to safety and compliance. Drivers serve as the face of the company by professionally interacting with customers and coworkers, ensuring a positive delivery experience and maintaining strong customer relationships.
The hourly driver initially receives $29.00 per hour during training, transitioning to a pay structure based on stops, loads, and miles, with the potential to earn up to $85,000 annually. Work schedules typically fall between Monday and Friday, with dispatch times ranging from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM, reinforcing a routine yet dynamic work environment. Duties include pre- and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and operational standards, accurately handling delivery documentation, managing freight loading and unloading, performing damage control, and securing vehicles and cargo at all times. Drivers must be physically capable of lifting and moving products typically ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.
In this role, attention to detail, reliability, and communication are paramount. Drivers document their hours of service, follow all DOT regulations, and complete general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in their trucks and loading areas. Core-Mark provides a supportive, team-oriented workplace where employees are trusted to perform duties that uphold the company’s reputation for dependable, safe delivery services. Additionally, drivers may be called upon to perform related assignments to support company operations.
Core-Mark’s commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity ensures an inclusive environment embracing individuals of all backgrounds. This role is ideal for motivated CDL-A drivers who seek stable employment with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a respected industry leader. Being part of Core-Mark means contributing to a vital service network that enables convenience retailers to deliver quality products efficiently and reliably to customers nationwide.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- valid CDL-A driver’s license
- minimum age of 21 years
- meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
- pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- pass road test
- attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure one
- physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move and stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight
Job Qualifications
- Valid CDL-A driver’s license
- minimum age of 21 years
- meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
- pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- pass road test
- attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure one
- ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move and stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight
- strong communication and customer service skills
Job Duties
- Performs all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation regulations
- inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and takes 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 checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
- checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
- moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches 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 (cash or checks) 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 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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