Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.00 - $26.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Pay up to 26.00 per hour
Medical
Dental
Vision
short and long term disability
401K with company match
PTO
Paid holidays
Safety bonus
Career advancement opportunities
Referral program
Job Description
Caruso is a distinguished family-owned business that has thrived through four generations by specializing in distributing fresh, ready-to-eat and pre-cut produce, sandwiches, salads, and fresh meal kits. This company operates on a national scale, leveraging its extensive expertise to deliver quality products to retail distribution centers and directly to retail stores throughout the United States. Known for its commitment to freshness, quality, and customer satisfaction, Caruso has established a trusted name within the food distribution industry. As a family-run establishment, there is a strong emphasis on building longstanding relationships with customers and employees alike, fostering a culture of dedication, reliability, and excellence that continues to drive its operations forward.
Caruso is currently offering an exciting opportunity for experienced Box Truck Drivers to join their local routes team. This role is critical as it directly impacts the company's service quality and reputation. The Delivery Driver is responsible for ensuring timely deliveries to local customers, with shifts typically starting between 4 pm and 6 pm. The position demands a high level of professionalism and the ability to uphold the company's image by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive interactions with customers.
As a Route Driver, you become the face of Caruso, embodying the company’s values and commitment to excellence. This role requires safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), handling pickups and deliveries with care to guarantee an outstanding customer service experience. Compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is mandatory, ensuring both safety and legal standards are upheld throughout the delivery process. The role is hands-on and dynamic, involving tasks such as loading and unloading products as per customer specifications, obtaining necessary customer signatures, reviewing and verifying invoices, keeping delivery logs, and conducting vehicle inspections via Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). The successful candidate must embrace safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and adherence to driving regulations.
This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in their driving capabilities and customer service skills, working within a supportive company that values employee well-being with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 401k plans, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and safety bonuses. With compensation up to $26 per hour depending on experience and license type, along with opportunities for career advancement, Caruso offers a rewarding and stable career environment for skilled drivers ready to make a significant contribution to the company’s success.
Caruso is currently offering an exciting opportunity for experienced Box Truck Drivers to join their local routes team. This role is critical as it directly impacts the company's service quality and reputation. The Delivery Driver is responsible for ensuring timely deliveries to local customers, with shifts typically starting between 4 pm and 6 pm. The position demands a high level of professionalism and the ability to uphold the company's image by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive interactions with customers.
As a Route Driver, you become the face of Caruso, embodying the company’s values and commitment to excellence. This role requires safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), handling pickups and deliveries with care to guarantee an outstanding customer service experience. Compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is mandatory, ensuring both safety and legal standards are upheld throughout the delivery process. The role is hands-on and dynamic, involving tasks such as loading and unloading products as per customer specifications, obtaining necessary customer signatures, reviewing and verifying invoices, keeping delivery logs, and conducting vehicle inspections via Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). The successful candidate must embrace safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and adherence to driving regulations.
This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in their driving capabilities and customer service skills, working within a supportive company that values employee well-being with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 401k plans, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and safety bonuses. With compensation up to $26 per hour depending on experience and license type, along with opportunities for career advancement, Caruso offers a rewarding and stable career environment for skilled drivers ready to make a significant contribution to the company’s success.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have verifiable box truck driving experience
- A good driving record including none of the following: reckless driving, DUI/OMVI, hit and run, excessive speed as defined by DOT (15+ miles over), no preventable accidents, no more than two moving violations within the last 24 months
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work and drive in all types of weather
- Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Excellent and prompt attendance each day scheduled
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Verifiable box truck driving experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a professional attitude
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Good communication skills
Job Duties
- Operate a company provided CMV
- Deliver products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner
- Follow routes and time schedule
- Load, unload and deliver to customer specifications and obtain required customer sign offs
- Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with customers
- Review and verify invoices and purchase requests to ensure accuracy
- Complete driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs)
- Follow safety and lifting protocols during deliveries
- Maintain delivery logs and records
- Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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