CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver (Full Time)

CDL-A ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER Division: Transportation Reports To: Transportation Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt / Hourly Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Schedule: Monday–Friday | Weekends Off | Home Daily  Dispatch: Approximately 3:00 a.m.–6:00 a.m. until route completion Starting Pay: $26.50/hour | Potential increase to $27.00/hour after 90 days DRIVE WITH PURPOSE. ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF. Gold Star Foods, a division of GS Foods Group, is a leading foodservice distributor specializing in serving K–12 schools and communities across the United States. Every day, our drivers help make sure students receive the meals they depend on. That makes our CDL drivers more than just the people behind the wheel—they are an essential part of our mission and one of the most important connections between Gold Star Foods and the schools we serve. We're looking for experienced CDL-A Route Delivery Drivers to join our Huntingdon, PA team. If you're a safe, dependable driver who wants Monday–Friday work, weekends off, a school-year schedule, competitive pay, and meaningful work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. WHY DRIVE FOR GOLD STAR FOODS? A SCHEDULE THAT'S HARD TO BEAT This position follows our local school delivery schedule, giving drivers something that's difficult to find in the transportation industry: significant scheduled time away from work. * Monday–Friday schedule * Weekends off * Approximately 40 working weeks per year * Scheduled time off during portions of school holidays and summer months * Primarily local school delivery routes * Home daily on most routes * Occasional layovers based on route requirements * Early morning dispatch means you're not spending your entire evening at work COMPETITIVE EARNINGS * Starting pay of $26.50 per hour * Opportunity to increase to $27.00 per hour after 90 days * Average 50–60 hours per week during scheduled working weeks * Estimated annual earnings of approximately $58,300–$74,200, depending on hours worked and applicable overtime during approximately 40 working weeks BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU & YOUR FAMILY Eligible teammates have access to a competitive benefits package that may include: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Company-sponsored Short-Term Disability * $25,000 company-sponsored life insurance policy at no cost to you * 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution * Potential for up to 9 paid holidays * 40 hours of vacation during the first year, based on eligibility * Up to 40 hours of sick time during the first year, based on eligibility 401(k): Company contribution may provide up to $5,625 annually, subject to plan terms, teammate contributions, eligibility requirements, and applicable limits. POSITION OVERVIEW The CDL-A Route Delivery Driver is a key member of our Transportation team and is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering food and related products to K–12 schools and other customer locations. Drivers operate commercial motor vehicles on assigned multi-stop routes, unload products at customer locations, verify deliveries, maintain required documentation, and provide professional customer service at every stop. This is a hands-on, touch-freight position. Successful drivers are safety-minded, dependable, customer-focused, comfortable with physical work, and able to manage their routes efficiently while meeting all DOT and company requirements. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with federal, state, local, DOT/FMCSA, and company requirements. * Complete assigned multi-stop delivery routes safely, accurately, and on schedule. * Load, unload, and safely handle food and related products at customer locations. * Perform touch-freight deliveries throughout the workday. * Use handheld scanners or other company technology to accurately account for inventory and deliveries. * Obtain required customer signatures and signed invoices to verify product delivery. * Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. * Identify and promptly report mechanical, equipment, or safety concerns. * Maintain accurate Hours of Service and driving records using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD). * Maintain cleanliness and safe operating condition of assigned equipment. * Follow assigned routes, delivery instructions, customer procedures, and school-site requirements. * Communicate with Dispatch and Transportation management regarding route status, delays, customer concerns, accidents, injuries, or other issues. * Maintain professional and courteous relationships with school personnel, customers, teammates, and the public. * Follow all company safety policies, food-safety procedures, and safe-driving practices. * Maintain consistent and dependable attendance. * Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Must be at least 21 years of age. * Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A). * Current and valid DOT Medical Certificate, as applicable. * Minimum one year of commercial Class A driving experience. * Must meet company Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) standards. * Ability to provide required driving and employment history in accordance with DOT/FMCSA and company requirements. * Must successfully complete a company road test or equivalent driver qualification process. * Must meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA driver qualification requirements. * Ability to safely perform touch-freight deliveries. * Ability to work overtime and extended hours when required. * Ability to obtain additional clearances, certifications, or credentials required to access certain school, government, or military locations. * Ability to read and understand route instructions, maps, safety information, invoices, and delivery documentation. * Strong communication and customer-service skills. * Ability to work independently and manage an assigned delivery route effectively. * Dependable attendance and strong commitment to safety. * Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, which may include criminal background screening, MVR review, drug/alcohol testing, fingerprinting, and other DOT-required screenings, as applicable. * Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Previous foodservice or route-delivery experience. * Previous multi-stop delivery experience. * Previous touch-freight experience. * Experience using handheld scanners or delivery technology. * Familiarity with ELD systems and DOT Hours of Service requirements. SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT * Monday through Friday * Weekends off * Typical dispatch between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. * Approximately 50–60 hours per week during scheduled working weeks * Approximately 40 working weeks per year, generally aligned with local school schedules * Drivers work until their assigned route is completed. * Most routes allow drivers to return home daily; occasional layovers may be required based on route needs. * Start and end times may vary based on route assignments, school schedules, customer requirements, traffic, weather, and operational needs. * Holiday and summer schedules may vary based on customer and business needs. * Overtime may be required. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion.  EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED   The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.   AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:   Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. Monday through Friday (occasional layover possible) Day shifts start times between 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM 50-60 hours a week