Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Cheney Brothers is a distinguished leader in the food distribution industry, recognized for its commitment to excellence and employee development. As part of the larger Performance Food Group, Cheney Brothers operates with a high-impact and supportive culture that empowers its workforce to excel. With over 3,000 dedicated associates, the company fosters an environment of world-class leadership and continuous learning opportunities, ensuring its employees have access to comprehensive benefit packages and ample career growth potential. Cheney Brothers is devoted to backing its customers by investing in its people, making it an innovative family of industry leaders who prioritize the future of food service and supply chain solutions across America.
The role of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Cheney Brothers is essential to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the country’s food supply chain. This position requires a professional driver who will operate tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and related products to customers across intrastate and interstate routes. With a focus on safety, punctuality, and customer interactions, the driver acts as an ambassador for the company, building lasting relationships through reliable delivery service. The job offers a consistent 5-day workweek with home daily, dispatch times between 4 am and 5 am, and an average annual pay ranging from $65,000 to $75,000. After training, drivers are assigned dedicated routes, providing stability and routine.
This position is integral in supporting America's food distribution system, offering competitive pay and benefits from day one. Drivers are supported by a safe and inclusive work environment that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect for all employees. The company's benefits package includes health and wellness programs starting from day one, employee stock purchase plans, 401k employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more, designed to foster both personal and professional growth.
Beyond driving, this role involves comprehensive safety checks, inspections, and strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance. Drivers also handle customer interactions professionally, manage paperwork accurately, perform loading and unloading of goods, and maintain cleanliness and order in their vehicles and work areas. This well-rounded responsibility ensures that the drivers not only deliver goods but also uphold the company’s reputation with every customer interaction.
Joining Cheney Brothers as a delivery driver means becoming a key player in a vital industry that keeps food moving efficiently and safely from suppliers to consumers. The company values diversity and equal employment opportunity, promoting an inclusive workplace where every associate can thrive. With a strong emphasis on supporting employees and investing in the future, Cheney Brothers offers a rewarding career path for qualified individuals passionate about logistics, customer service, and teamwork.
The role of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Cheney Brothers is essential to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the country’s food supply chain. This position requires a professional driver who will operate tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and related products to customers across intrastate and interstate routes. With a focus on safety, punctuality, and customer interactions, the driver acts as an ambassador for the company, building lasting relationships through reliable delivery service. The job offers a consistent 5-day workweek with home daily, dispatch times between 4 am and 5 am, and an average annual pay ranging from $65,000 to $75,000. After training, drivers are assigned dedicated routes, providing stability and routine.
This position is integral in supporting America's food distribution system, offering competitive pay and benefits from day one. Drivers are supported by a safe and inclusive work environment that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect for all employees. The company's benefits package includes health and wellness programs starting from day one, employee stock purchase plans, 401k employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more, designed to foster both personal and professional growth.
Beyond driving, this role involves comprehensive safety checks, inspections, and strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance. Drivers also handle customer interactions professionally, manage paperwork accurately, perform loading and unloading of goods, and maintain cleanliness and order in their vehicles and work areas. This well-rounded responsibility ensures that the drivers not only deliver goods but also uphold the company’s reputation with every customer interaction.
Joining Cheney Brothers as a delivery driver means becoming a key player in a vital industry that keeps food moving efficiently and safely from suppliers to consumers. The company values diversity and equal employment opportunity, promoting an inclusive workplace where every associate can thrive. With a strong emphasis on supporting employees and investing in the future, Cheney Brothers offers a rewarding career path for qualified individuals passionate about logistics, customer service, and teamwork.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- 12+ months of 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 or equivalent
- 12+ months of 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 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
- 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 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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