Local Truck Driver CDL A Route Delivery

Local Truck Driver CDL A Route Delivery $1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Springfield, IL

• Direct-Hire*/*Monday-Friday*/*Home Daily*/"Full Benefits"
  
  

Company is the leading customer-driven regional broad-line foodservice distributor, based in Quincy, IL. As a family-owned business since 1873, we are committed to taking care of our employees and their families which is why we offer many family-friendly benefits to our employees such health, dental, life & vision insurance and fun family activities such as our Company Picnic and St. Louis Cardinals Game. Due to continued growth and expansion into the market, we are currently accepting applications for Local Truck Driver CDL A Route Delivery Drivers to work in our distribution warehouse in Springfield, IL.

Compensation

• Hourly wage up to $27.10 per hour
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day
• $1,500 Sign on bonus paid out after 60 days after passing review period
• $840 Initiation fees to union required after 60 days after passing review period
• Incentive pay available but not guaranteed; average $150-$350 per pay period
• Typical work week is 40-50 hours per week
• Bi Weekly paychecks
  
  

Benefits - Eligible after 60-day probation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic/Voluntary Life
• PTO (Personal, Sick, and Vacation Days)
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Legal Shield
• Voluntary Flex Plan-Medical/Dependent Care
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Uniform Discounts/Steel Toe Shoe Allowance
• Company-Sponsored Events - Cardinals vs. Cubs baseball game; Company Picnic
• Career advancement opportunities
  
  

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Start times typically between 4:00am-5:00am; work until work is completed, usually 8-10 hours per day
• No layovers, home every day
• Make 10-12 stops per day; 100-200 mile radius of Springfield, IL
• Must be flexible with work schedule, work schedule may change based on business needs
  
  

Responsibilities

• Route delivery, driver unload, curve ramp, and 2-wheel hand cart
• Touch freight, case delivery of food-grade products to restaurants, schools, and end users
• Drive CDL A truck to transport materials and equipment to specific route destinations
• Document pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Manage hours of service (HOS) and ensure DOT compliance
• Use of keys, alarm codes, tablets, etc. for overnight deliveries
• Provide excellent customer service
• Checking mechanical aspects of the vehicle
• Reporting maintenance/repair issues on tractors and trailers
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of CDL A/Tractor Trailer experience.
• Local, multiple-stop case delivery using hand-cart, ramp, pallet jack highly preferred
• Current DOT Medical Card and be able to pass pre-employment DOT drug and criminal background screen
• Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver´s License, with air brakes endorsement.
• Be in excellent physical condition and be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, lift, push, pull for extended periods and have normal use of senses
• Able to work in all types of environments and under difficult conditions; hot, cold, dust, indoors, outdoors
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
• Must pass pre-hire drug screen and physical
• Be able to lift, push, pull 65 pounds with no assistance