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Local CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver - Home Daily

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $92,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Local routes - Home Daily
Paid vacation
Holidays
ongoing job skills training
Leadership development training
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job Description

FreshPoint is a prominent division of Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice distribution, serving customers with high-quality fresh produce and impeccable service. Located in Avon, MA, FreshPoint specializes in delivering fresh products to a diverse range of customers across the foodservice industry including restaurants, catering companies, and institutional food providers. The company is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovative solutions, and dedication to employee growth and development. FreshPoint's local delivery services emphasize reliability, freshness, and customer satisfaction, making it a pivotal player in the regional supply chain. Employees at FreshPoint benefit from a dynamic working environment that fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and career advancement opportunities within a large, stable organization.

This particular role offers a full-time position for local CDL delivery drivers based in Avon, MA, providing the convenience of home daily routes and the opportunity to earn a competitive salary of up to $92,000 annually, depending on performance and experience. The position welcomes candidates holding either a CDL Class A or Class B license. The role involves managing daily delivery routes with frequent stops, handling packages using hand trucks, and unloading products directly at client locations. Drivers play a vital role as they represent FreshPoint to customers, ensuring the quality and timeliness of product delivery in adherence with company and Department of Transportation policies.

The job requires working early morning shifts, starting between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM, with routes typically lasting about 10 hours, allowing employees to return home in time for dinner. Beyond driving responsibilities, the driver will occasionally assist with loading trucks, palletizing products, and supporting other warehouse duties as needed. FreshPoint emphasizes safety, professionalism, and excellent customer service in its delivery operations.

FreshPoint offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, access to ongoing job skills and leadership training, career growth opportunities through internal promotions, and broad healthcare benefits effective starting the first day of the month following 31 days from the date of hire. Other benefits include generous retirement plans, employee recognition programs, referral bonuses, and discounts on Sysco stock. The company prides itself on creating an environment where employees can grow both personally and professionally, contributing meaningfully to the success of the organization while receiving ample support and incentives. FreshPoint is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, affirming its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Overall, this delivery driver position with FreshPoint represents an exciting opportunity for professional drivers seeking stable employment, competitive pay, and excellent benefits while maintaining a healthy work-life balance by staying local with home-daily routes. The role requires a responsible and customer-oriented individual capable of managing physically demanding tasks and adhering to strict safety policies. FreshPoint’s reputation and comprehensive support make it an ideal company to embark on or advance a career in commercial driving and foodservice logistics.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 1 year of route delivery or truck driving experience
  • Valid CDL Class B license required, Class A preferred
  • Ability to read and understand English
  • Physical capability to handle lifting 1-75 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally
  • Willingness to work early morning shifts
  • Reliable transportation to the Avon, MA location
  • Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Compliance with Department of Transportation regulations

Job Qualifications

  • High school or GED or equivalent
  • 1 year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
  • Ideal candidate has 1 - 2 years of route delivery experience
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred)
  • Must be able to read and understand English

Job Duties

  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
  • Runs routes efficiently - meeting or exceeding designated route times
  • Unload product from the trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place it in designated customer storage areas
  • Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds
  • frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart
  • constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer
  • Verify delivery of items with the customer and obtain proper signatures
  • Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on the invoice and communicate all errors or returns
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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