CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco - Fargo, North Dakota

Are you a skilled and dependable CDL A driver looking for a rewarding career with a stable and growing company? Sysco North Dakota in Fargo is seeking dedicated Local Delivery Truck Drivers to join our team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering essential food and supplies to our valued customers, ensuring they have what they need to thrive. If you're passionate about driving, customer service, and being home every night, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Role Overview

As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer to deliver various products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies, to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. This is a hands-on role that requires you to manually unload products, build relationships with customers, and ensure timely and accurate deliveries. You'll be the face of Sysco to our customers, providing exceptional service and building long-lasting partnerships.

A Day in the Life of a Sysco Driver

Your day typically starts early, with a pre-trip inspection of your truck to ensure it's safe and ready for the road. You'll then load your truck with the day's deliveries, carefully organizing the products to ensure efficient unloading at each stop. Your route will take you to various customer locations, including restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities. At each stop, you'll unload the products, verify the order with the customer, and provide excellent customer service. Throughout the day, you'll communicate with dispatch to ensure smooth operations and address any unexpected issues. At the end of your route, you'll return to the distribution center, unload any remaining products, and complete a post-trip inspection of your truck.

Why Fargo, North Dakota?

Fargo is a vibrant and growing city with a strong sense of community and a high quality of life. It offers a balance of urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it a great place to live and work. Fargo boasts a thriving economy, a low cost of living, and excellent schools. With its friendly atmosphere and numerous cultural attractions, Fargo provides a welcoming environment for individuals and families alike.

Career Path

Sysco is committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you'll have opportunities to advance your career within the company. You could progress to roles such as Driver Trainer, Transportation Supervisor, or even management positions in logistics or operations. Sysco promotes from within, so your hard work and dedication can lead to a fulfilling and rewarding career path.

Salary & Benefits

Sysco offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. The salary for a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver in Fargo, North Dakota, typically ranges from $65,000 to $95,000 per year, depending on experience and performance. In addition to base pay, you'll be eligible for productivity incentives, allowing you to earn even more based on your performance. Our benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. We also offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.

Sysco Culture

Sysco is more than just a place to work; it's a community of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to serving our customers. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees to make a difference and providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed. At Sysco, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and celebrates your accomplishments.

How to Apply

If you're ready to join the Sysco team and drive your career forward, we encourage you to apply online. Simply visit our careers website and search for the CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver position in Fargo, North Dakota. Follow the instructions to submit your application and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the minimum requirements to become a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco?

You must be 21+ years of age, pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record, and be able to lift and move products weighing up to 100 pounds.

2. What are the preferred qualifications?

We prefer candidates with 1 year of customer delivery experience, 6 months of hand cart/hand truck experience, 6 months of Food and Beverage experience, and 2 years of consistent work history.

3. What kind of training is provided?

Sysco provides ongoing job skills and leadership development training to help you succeed in your role and advance your career.

4. What are the benefits of working at Sysco?

Sysco offers excellent pay, productivity incentives, paid vacation and holidays, relocation assistance (certain restrictions apply), comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and much more.

5. Is there room for advancement at Sysco?

Yes, Sysco promotes from within and offers career growth opportunities in various roles, such as Driver Trainer, Transportation Supervisor, and management positions in logistics or operations.

6. What is the work schedule like?

Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly. However, flexibility is required, as overtime, weekends, and holidays may be necessary based on business needs.

7. What type of equipment will I be using?

You will be operating a tractor-trailer and using hand carts and hand trucks to unload and deliver products.

8. What safety measures are in place?

Sysco is committed to safety and provides safety programs and training to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

9. What is the SyscoBenefits.com website for?

The SyscoBenefits.com website provides detailed information on Sysco's comprehensive benefits package.

10. What is the company culture like at Sysco?

Sysco fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation. We value our employees and provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed.