CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Iowa - Davenport: Drive Your Career Forward

Role Overview

Are you a skilled and dependable CDL A truck driver looking for a rewarding local delivery position? Sysco Iowa in Davenport is seeking dedicated drivers to join our team. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive the products they need, safely and efficiently. You'll operate a tractor-trailer, manually unload deliveries, and build strong relationships with our valued customers. This position offers excellent pay, home nightly routes for most drivers, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

A Day in the Life of a Sysco Delivery Driver

Your day begins with a thorough pre-trip inspection of your tractor-trailer, ensuring it's safe and ready for the road. You'll then head out on your assigned route, delivering a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies, to customer locations. Using a hand truck, you’ll carefully unload products, verifying the order with the customer, and obtaining the necessary signatures. Throughout the day, you'll maintain a positive and friendly attitude, building rapport with customers and addressing any inquiries or concerns they may have. At the end of your route, you'll complete a post-trip inspection of your vehicle and report any maintenance issues. The majority of our drivers enjoy daily routes, allowing them to return home each night.

Why Davenport, Iowa?

Davenport, Iowa, offers a high quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. It's a vibrant city with a thriving arts and culture scene, numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, and a friendly community. Davenport is also conveniently located near other major cities, providing easy access to additional amenities and entertainment. Working for Sysco in Davenport allows you to enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a stable career and a supportive work environment.

Career Path at Sysco

Sysco is committed to promoting from within, providing ample opportunities for career advancement. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you can progress to roles such as Driver Trainer, Transportation Supervisor, or even management positions within the logistics department. We offer ongoing job skills and leadership development training to help you reach your full potential and achieve your career goals.

Salary and Benefits

Sysco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The estimated salary range for a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver in Davenport, Iowa is $55,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to excellent pay, you'll receive paid vacation and holidays, relocation assistance (where applicable), medical and prescription plans effective on your start date, comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous retirement benefits, employee discount programs, service recognition and employee rewards, discounts on Sysco stock (where applicable), referral programs, safety programs, tuition reimbursement (where applicable), and uniforms. With so many benefits, Sysco is truly a great place to work.

Sysco Culture

At Sysco, we are more than just a place to work. We are a team of passionate individuals dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation, where every employee is valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We believe in thinking bigger, working harder, and never giving up. If you're looking for a company where you can make a difference, Sysco is the place for you.

How to Apply

If you're ready to drive your career forward with Sysco, we encourage you to apply online. Simply visit our careers website and search for CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver positions in Davenport, Iowa. 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, be able to read, speak, and understand English, and be able to lift, push, or move products weighing 40-60 pounds, and up to 100 pounds repeatedly.

2. Do I need prior experience to apply?

While prior customer delivery experience, hand cart/hand truck experience, and food and beverage experience are preferred, they are not always required. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

3. What type of products will I be delivering?

You will be delivering a variety of products, including meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, and supplies.

4. What are the working hours for this position?

Most CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers have daily routes and are home nightly. However, flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require is necessary.

5. 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.

6. What is the career growth potential at Sysco?

Sysco is committed to promoting from within, providing ample opportunities for career advancement. You can progress to roles such as Driver Trainer, Transportation Supervisor, or even management positions within the logistics department.

7. What benefits does Sysco offer?

Sysco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent pay, paid vacation and holidays, relocation assistance (where applicable), medical and prescription plans, comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous retirement benefits, employee discount programs, service recognition and employee rewards, discounts on Sysco stock (where applicable), referral programs, safety programs, tuition reimbursement (where applicable), and uniforms.

8. How do I apply for this position?

You can apply online by visiting our careers website and searching for CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver positions in Davenport, Iowa. Follow the instructions to submit your application and resume.

9. Is relocation assistance available?

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

10. What is the work environment like at Sysco?

Sysco fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and innovation, where every employee is valued and has the opportunity to contribute to our success.