Class A Driver

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