Truck Driver - Class A (Nights)

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group company, stands as a leading distributor in the convenience retail industry, specializing in fresh and broad-line solutions. As part of a Fortune 150 company, Core-Mark has established a robust reputation for empowering its customers, employees, and communities alike. With over $23 billion in revenue, Core-Mark operates numerous distribution centers across the United States and Canada, ensuring a wide array of products, programs, and services are delivered efficiently to meet the needs of a diverse customer base. The company's commitment to inclusivity, safety, and growth has shaped a work environment focused on respect, recognition, and reward.

The role of a Driver, Hourly CDL-A at Core-Mark encompasses vital responsibilities within the nation's food supply chain. These full-time company drivers play a crucial part in delivering food and food service products, ensuring each shipment arrives safely, on time, and in excellent condition. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $75,000 annually, alongside a $7,000 sign-on bonus and a four-day workweek, with shifts averaging 12 to 14 hours between Monday and Friday. The dispatch window typically falls between 3 pm and 5 pm, based at the Ypsilanti, MI location.

As the face of Core-Mark, drivers not only maintain logistical excellence but also foster lasting relationships with customers through courteous and professional interactions. Responsibilities include operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes such as local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive and drop assignments. Adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, as well as company safety policies, is paramount, as drivers perform comprehensive pre and post-trip inspections, ensure freight is properly loaded and secured, and complete all necessary paperwork with accuracy and legibility.

Day-to-day duties include delivering orders according to set schedules, unloading and transporting items to designated customer storage areas, handling damage control, verifying orders with customers, and securing tractor, trailer, and freight when not in transit. Drivers are also responsible for unloading returns and damaged goods, maintaining clean and orderly vehicles and loading dock areas, and recording hours of service in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines. This position requires physical capability to lift and move product cases typically weighing from 10 to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 60 to 90 pounds depending on the location.

Core-Mark operates with a strong culture of safety and inclusivity and offers comprehensive benefits from Day 1, including health and wellness programs, employee stock purchase plans, 401K matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Employees receive opportunities for growth within the company while contributing essentially to America’s food distribution system, all within a supportive and engaging workplace environment.