About this role
Emerald Isle Foods is hiring a Full-Time CDL-A Delivery Driver to join our transportation team. If you are an experienced Class A CDL Driver who takes pride in safe driving, reliable deliveries, excellent customer service, and a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you!
Emerald Isle Foods is known for produce excellence, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to quality . Our team operates with honesty, accountability, trust, and respect for our employees, customers, and community.
CDL-A Delivery Driver Job Responsibilities:
As a Class A CDL Delivery Driver , you will be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering fresh produce and other products to customers along assigned routes.
- Drive a tractor-trailer/Class A commercial vehicle safely and professionally.
- Perform touch freight and unloading at customer locations.
- Load, secure, transport, and unload products safely.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service at each delivery location.
- Follow assigned delivery routes, schedules, and company procedures.
- Safely operate vehicles with manual transmission .
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation and paperwork.
- Follow all applicable DOT, FMCSA, and transportation safety regulations .
- Conduct required vehicle inspections and promptly report safety or maintenance concerns.
- Maintain a safe driving record and protect company equipment and customer products.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, management, customers, and other team members.
- Adapt to changing delivery schedules, routes, and business needs.
Qualifications
CDL-A Driver Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL license.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid Virginia driver's license.
- Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Medical Card).
- Ability to operate a manual transmission tractor-trailer.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the previous 3 years.
- Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules, regulations, and safe commercial vehicle operation.
- Ability to safely operate a tractor-trailer in various traffic and weather conditions.
- Good knowledge of local roads, highways, routes, and map reading/navigation.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Dependable, responsible, safety-conscious, and professional.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to understand and follow established and updated company policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in and adapt to changing business conditions and delivery schedules.
- Must successfully complete required pre-employment physical, drug screening, and employment verification in accordance with applicable FMCSA/DOT requirements.
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Monday–Saturday
- Route delivery schedule
- Multiple daily stops
- Schedule and shift flexibility required:
- AM Shift starts at 7:30am pay rate is $22-$22.50
- PM Shift starts at 7:30pm pay rate is $23-$23.50