What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL - Class A - Grocery Driver position at EG America?
Cumberland Farms is one of the fastest-growing convenience retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 ‘one-stop’ destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500 locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Coen Markets, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our US headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages
- Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
- 401K with Company Match
- Team Member Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Company Spirit Days
- Employee recognition and awards
- And much more!
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of grocery products to company operated stores. The Experienced Class A Driver is responsible for Covering all routes if needed, including local and overnight runs; special deliveries, pickups and other duties related to transportation department. Must also apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skills in maneuvering a tractor-trailer (Day Cab Tractor and Sleeper Tractor) on the road and on store premises when necessary.
Responsibilities:
1. Cover all routes, including local and overnight runs; pickups and other duties related to transportation department.
2. Assist on off-days when needed.
3. Assist with store openings and special deliveries.
4. Apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skills in maneuvering a tractor-trailer (day cab tractor and sleeper tractor) on the road and on store premises.
5. Apply knowledge of Cumberland Farms stores locations and proper delivery techniques at each location.
6. Apply knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation during transport and delivery
7. Maintain driver log (manual or AOBRD/ELD) according to DOT regulations.
8. Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
9. Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure to minimize damage during transport.
10. Unload trailer and deliver product into store (ability to multi-task).
11. Document delivery receipt e.g., product temperature and delivery exceptions.
12. Troubleshoot store delivery problems with store personnel.
13. Be Customer Service oriented.
14. Perform other duties, as needed by management.
Working Relationships:
Experienced Class A Driver will need to maintain strong working relationships with Store Team Members and Driver Helper (if applicable).
Age Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older
Minimum Education: High School
Minimum Experience: 6 Months’ experience driving a class A vehicle
Preferred Experience: 5 years’ experience driving a class A vehicle
Driving Requirement: A satisfactory record from the DOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is required per FMCSA 49 CFR Part 382.701 Subpart (a) Pre-employment query required.
Licenses/Certifications: Class A commercial driver’s license
Soft Skills: Ability to read and comprehend written instructions. Ability to communicate with management, drivers, helpers, and customers. Ability to add, subtract, and verify quantities of products.
Other: Physical Position requires use of a 2-wheel dolly, ramp, and must be able to lift maximum of 100 lbs, and frequent lifting/carrying/pulling/pushing of up to 50 lbs.
Travel: Position requires overnight travel Hours & Conditions Hours are dependent on route schedule which could be any shift, any day of the week, and may require overnight travel using a sleeper tractor
Other: Candidate must have less than two moving violations in past 3 years.
At Cumberland Farms, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Consistent with Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law, we’re sharing the base salary range for this position. Final pay within this range will be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications. Base pay represents just one part of our total rewards approach. We’re proud to offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits that invest in your overall growth, well-being, and career journey.