CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver at Sysco Indianapolis

Are you a skilled and dedicated CDL A driver looking for a rewarding career with a leading company? Sysco Indianapolis is seeking dependable and customer-focused CDL A Local Delivery Truck Drivers to join our team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering essential food products to our customers, ensuring they have the supplies they need to succeed.

Role Overview

As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer and manually unloading/delivering various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. You'll build strong relationships with our customers, becoming a familiar face and understanding their unique needs.

A Day in the Life of a Sysco Driver

Your day will typically begin with a pre-trip inspection of your truck to ensure it's in safe working condition. You'll then load your truck with the day's deliveries, following a carefully planned route to maximize efficiency. At each customer location, you'll unload the products, ensuring they are delivered in a timely and professional manner. Throughout the day, you'll communicate with dispatch and customers, addressing any questions or concerns that may arise. At the end of your route, you'll complete a post-trip inspection of your truck and return to the distribution center.

Why Indianapolis, Indiana?

Indianapolis offers a great quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. The city has a thriving food scene, making it an ideal location for a foodservice distribution company like Sysco. With a strong economy and a growing population, Indianapolis provides ample opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Career Path

Sysco is committed to promoting from within. As a CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver, you'll have opportunities to advance your career into roles such as Driver Trainer, Supervisor, or Transportation Manager. We provide ongoing job skills and leadership development training to help you reach your full potential.

Salary & Benefits

Sysco offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Make Up to $105,000/year including base, overtime, and incentives! Benefits include excellent pay with productivity incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare, generous retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Sysco Culture

Sysco is more than just a place to work; it's a company built on passion for food and a commitment to our customers. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. We value our employees and provide opportunities for growth and development.

How to Apply

If you're ready to drive your career forward, we encourage you to apply online. Please submit your resume and cover letter, highlighting your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the minimum requirements to become a CDL A driver at Sysco? You must be 21+ years of age, pass a background check and drug screen, possess a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record, and be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
2. What kind of training do you provide? We offer ongoing job skills and leadership development training to help you grow your career.
3. Are there opportunities for advancement? Yes, we promote from within and offer various career paths for our drivers.
4. What are the benefits like? Our benefits package includes healthcare, retirement, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
5. What is the typical work schedule? Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly, but flexibility is required for overtime, weekends, and holidays.
6. What kind of equipment do you use? We use modern and well-maintained tractor-trailers.
7. What is the company culture like? We have a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
8. Do I need food and beverage experience? While preferred, it is not required.
9. What is the delivery area? Local delivery within the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
10. Is there a uniform requirement? Yes, uniforms are provided.

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.