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Driver, Hourly CDL-A

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $27.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
wellness benefits
competitive pay

Job Description

Vistar is America’s leading distributor specializing in candy, snacks, and beverages, operating more than 25 distribution centers across the United States. The company has established a strong footprint in the food distribution sector by offering a wide range of products, from popular snack items like popcorn to healthy meal replacements. Vistar's success is driven by its commitment to innovation, exceptional customer service, and fostering a collaborative corporate culture focused on teamwork, integrity, and community involvement. With a focus on exceeding customer expectations and giving back to the communities it serves, Vistar maintains a strong reputation within the food service and distribution industry.

This role is for the position of CDL-A Driver at Vistar, an essential job within the company’s logistics and food supply chain operations. This is an hourly, full-time job offering a competitive pay rate of $27 per hour and benefits starting from day one. The position entails local and regional routes with a Monday through Friday schedule and early morning dispatch, ensuring a predictable and balanced work-life routine. As a CDL-A Driver, you will play a critical role in ensuring that food and food-related products are delivered safely, promptly, and in excellent condition to customers, contributing directly to the continuity and efficiency of America’s food distribution system.

In this role, drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including intrastate, interstate, local, shuttle, and overnight drives. You will be the face of Vistar to customers, building strong, lasting relationships by providing professional communication and outstanding service. The CDL-A Driver position requires adherence to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety protocols to ensure safe delivery practices. You will perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections, verify loading accuracy, secure cargo properly, and complete all necessary paperwork meticulously.

A typical day involves driving assigned routes, unloading products at customer locations, managing returns, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of vehicles and loading areas. Attention to detail is vital as you will be responsible for verifying deliveries, collecting payments where needed, and reporting any damaged goods or safety concerns immediately. The role demands a team-oriented mindset, with flexibility to perform additional duties assigned to support the broader operations team. This opportunity offers growth potential within the company while performing work that is essential to sustaining the food supply chain across the nation. Vistar values safety, inclusiveness, and a positive work environment where employees feel appreciated and respected, supported by a culture of rewards and recognition.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum one year of 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 report for the last three years
  • Pass post offer drug testing and criminal background checks
  • Successful completion of road test
  • Possession or ability to obtain valid DOT Health Card
  • Physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent
  • 1+ years commercial driving experience
  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Must be 21+ years of age
  • Meet all state licensing/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 valid current DOT Health card or ability to secure new DOT Health card
  • Ability to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate, and other equipment to move and stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight

Job Duties

  • Perform all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation regulations
  • Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
  • Immediately report all safety hazards
  • Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
  • Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
  • Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
  • Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
  • Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas
  • Perform damage control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
  • Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
  • Collect money where required
  • Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors
  • Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and secured
  • Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
  • Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
  • Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log according to Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
  • Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clear and clean as required
  • Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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