Class A Truck Driver Job at US Foods, Inc., Cookeville, TN

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  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Cookeville, TN

Job Description

Class A Truck Driver at US Foods, Inc. summary:

As a Class A Truck Driver for US Foods®, you will safely operate tractor trailers to transport various food products to remote dispatch sites. The position involves performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, working overnight, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. US Foods® offers a robust career development opportunity with excellent benefits, training programs, and a strong emphasis on driver safety and reliability.

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!  

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? 

Primary function of this position is to drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites.

We help YOU make it!  

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! 

US Foods  is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Starting Pay: $21.81 per hour during Training

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, Night Position

Main Ingredients of the Job   

  • Safely drive trucks to and from remote dispatch sites

  • May be called upon to perform duties of Backhaul or Delivery Driver

  • Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection 

Physical Requirements  

  • Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions required 

What You Bring to the Table  

  • Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*  

  • Must be at least 21 years of age 

  • Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications 

  • 6 months commercial driving experience​ required 

  • Doubles endorsement required AND minimum 6 months driving with doubles endorsements preferred 

  • Must be comfortable working overnight 

  • Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations 

  • Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records. 

Why US Foods  

US Foods ® helps our customers  Make It , with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

 

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

 

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

 

At US Foods ® , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $20 - $25 per hour. 

This role will also receive: overtime compensation

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:  

Keywords:

Class A Truck Driver, CDL, food transport, safety inspections, long-haul driving, commercial driving, overnight driving, driver benefits, US Foods, foodservice industry

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Night shift, Sunday,

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