Class A Delivery Driver Tacoma

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

day 1 health and wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

competitive pay

safe and inclusive working environment

Job Description

Core-Mark is a leading company in the convenience retail industry, specializing in providing fresh and broadline distribution solutions across North America. Recognized as the largest and most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods to convenience operators in the U.S. and Canada, Core-Mark has built a strong reputation for empowering its customers, employees, and communities. The company offers a full range of products, programs, and solutions designed to help convenience stores meet the dynamic demands of their customers. Core-Mark promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment characterized by a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, ensuring each team member feels valued and motivated. They are committed to equal employment opportunity, inviting applicants from diverse backgrounds and ensuring compliance with all applicable EEO laws and regulations.

The role of Driver, Formula CDL-A at Core-Mark is a vital position within the food supply chain, supporting the company's mission to deliver goods efficiently and reliably. This is a local, full-time, Monday through Friday day shift position, offering a competitive salary with potential earnings of up to $100,000 annually. The role includes early morning dispatch times and involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and food service products to customers. Drivers serve as the company’s frontline representatives, building and maintaining strong, lasting customer relationships by ensuring products arrive on schedule and in optimal condition.

This position is essential for maintaining the smooth flow of goods from distribution centers to retail locations, playing a key role in America’s food distribution system. Drivers will perform dispatch to delivery duties on intrastate and interstate routes, including shuttle and drive-and-drop routes. The job requires adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies to ensure safe and compliant operations at all times.

Drivers are responsible for performing thorough safety inspections of their vehicles before and after trips, reporting any repairs or issues promptly. They must carefully load, secure, and unload freight, verify items against invoices, and manage associated paperwork accurately. The role also includes direct interaction with customers for delivery confirmations and collection of payments if required. Additionally, drivers maintain cleanliness around their vehicles and adhere to DOT hours of service rules and company policies regarding documentation and safety procedures. This position offers growth opportunities within Core-Mark, allowing employees to advance in their careers while performing work that is crucial to keeping the food supply chain moving efficiently.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum 12 months tractor trailer commercial driving experience
Must be at least 21 years old
Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass required road test
Possess or obtain current DOT Health Card
Physical ability to lift between 10 and 90 pounds and use equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates
Meet all state licensing and certification requirements as applicable.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
12 months tractor trailer 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
Attain or have 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 contacts 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 brings to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
Unloads all equipment, materials and removes 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 keeps 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.