CDL A Driver - Local/Regional, Home Weekends
Company: VISTAR
Location: Twinsburg
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: BENEFITS DAY 1 Mon-Fri schedule - NO WEEKENDS
Early morning dispatch - 1-2 layovers/overnight shifts Pay Rate:
$32.05/hr We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits,
including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase
Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off,
and much more. Growth opportunities performing essential work to
support America’s food distribution system. Safe and inclusive
working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and
respect. Position Purpose: Food and food service delivery Drivers
fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our
delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive
at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition,
but they are the face of our company – building lasting
relationships with our customers! The CDL-A Driver is responsible
for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and
interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and
drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or
unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and
timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers,
vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are
answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team
member within the department and organization, as required, and
perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Performs all
required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections
of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and
trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take
appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or
repairs required. Follows all DOT regulations and company safe
driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety
hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of
products that have been loaded. Checks and completes in an accurate
and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with
freight. Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded
trailer as needed. Drives to and delivers customer orders according
to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the
trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact
supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper
signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads
customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors. Ensures
that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or
always secured. Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and
bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as
required. Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in
log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company
requirements. Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor,
loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At
the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all
necessary paperwork. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 1 year
commercial driving experience 1 year tractor-trailer driving
experience Valid CDL-A Must be 21 years of age Meet all State
licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years Pass post offer
drug test and criminal background check Pass road test Attains or
has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT
Health Card Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate
and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight
of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally
ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60
and 90 pounds, depending on the location Company description Vistar
customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is
America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more
than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to
healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has
thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and
fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what’s
right, and giving back to the communities they serve. Awards and
Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries
(individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal
employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees,
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other
characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to
review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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