Job Title: CDL Class A Truck Driver Job Description
The CDL Class A Truck Driver safely operates company vehicles to deliver food to partner agencies, pick up food donations from donors, and support daily logistics operations. This role follows all DOT and safety regulations, ensures food safety throughout transport, and helps maintain a reliable and efficient truck fleet by monitoring vehicle condition and cleanliness.
Responsibilities
- Drive company vehicles to transport food to and from the food bank, partner agencies, donors, and other assigned locations while following all applicable DOT, safety, and food safety regulations.
- Load and unload trucks efficiently, ensuring products are handled safely and securely.
- Clean the truck regularly, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness inside and outside the vehicle.
- Count and separate food donations or purchased products by product type while unloading the vehicle to support accurate inventory and distribution.
- Communicate clearly and knowledgeably with co-workers, donors, agencies, and clients about organizational processes and delivery-related matters.
- Assist with special events and food distributions as needed, supporting transportation and logistics operations.
- Cross-train with team members to cover various routes and operational tasks based on changing needs.
- Monitor the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles and promptly report any issues to help maintain a safe and efficient fleet.
- Follow assigned routes across the region, adapting to route changes based on operational needs.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned to support overall logistics and distribution operations.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years of professional driving experience.
- 13 years of experience operating a tractor with trailer attached.
- Current and valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL A).
- High school diploma.
- Satisfactory safe driving record in line with DOT background investigation and insurance standards.
- Proven ability to safely operate and maneuver trucks with trailers in a variety of environments.
- Experience with loading and unloading trucks, including handling pallets and bulk items.
- Ability to follow food safety regulations during transport and delivery.
- Strong customer service orientation when interacting with staff, donors, agencies, and clients.
- Willingness to cross train and perform multiple logistics and transportation functions as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Forklift operation experience or willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in all interactions while promoting a positive community spirit.
- Strong communication skills for working with co-workers, donors, agencies, and clients.
- Comfort working on routes that vary based on operational needs across the region.
- Customer service experience in a transportation, logistics, or delivery environment.
- Attention to detail when counting, separating, and organizing food products by type.
Why Work Here?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to community support and food access while working in a professional and mission-driven environment. Team members benefit from a collaborative culture that values cross training, mutual support, and continuous learning. The organization emphasizes safety, reliability, and respect, providing a stable work setting where drivers can take pride in the impact of their daily work.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily road-based, with regular travel between the food bank, partner agencies, donors, and other locations across the region. Drivers operate CDL Class A vehicles, including tractors with trailers, and may use forklifts or similar equipment for loading and unloading. The schedule and routes vary based on operational needs, requiring flexibility and comfort working in different neighborhoods and conditions. Work involves frequent lifting, moving, and organizing food products, as well as maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety. The setting is fast-paced and service-oriented, with regular interaction with internal teams, donors, agencies, and clients in warehouse, loading dock, and outdoor environments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lorton, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $54995.00 - $67288.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Health & Wellness Medical coverage beginning the first of the month following hire Choice of three health plans 100% paid deductibles on health plans CAFB pays the majority of medical premiums Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Dental and Vision coverage with employer-paid majority of premiums Paid Time Off 15+ days of PTO to start 12 paid holidays annually Paid days off between Christmas and New Year's 10 paid sick days 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Summer Fridays program Financial Benefits 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% Additional discretionary employer contribution of up to 4% Financial wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care) Pre-tax transportation benefits Insurance Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage Employer-paid short-term disability Employer-paid long-term disability
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lorton, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lorton,VA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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