What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight CDL A Driver-Only 2 Nights Out position at The Distribution Group Inc?
Join Our Team at Van Eerden Foodservice – Growing in Fort Wayne, IN! We’re excited to open our brand-new facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana — and we’re hiring professional CDL A drivers to be part of building something great from the ground up.
At Van Eerden, you’ll be part of a family-owned company that’s been delivering excellence in foodservice for over 100 years. You’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and the stability of a company that puts people first.
What Makes This Job Different:
· Home every weekend — guaranteed.
· Only two nights out per week: Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday.
· 4–5 day workweek — predictable and consistent.
· No long-haul, no coast-to-coast. You’ll run familiar routes and return to Fort Wayne between trips.
This is the perfect fit for drivers who want strong pay and benefits without sacrificing home time.
Compensation:
· Earn up to $85,000 annually – component pay for drive time, cases, and stops.
· $40 per day trip per diem.
· Quarterly incentive bonuses.
· Pay varies by route, performance, and effort – the harder you work, the more you earn!
What You’ll Do:
· Deliver foodservice products to customer locations, meeting delivery schedules.
· Unload products safely using a two-wheeler and organize in customer storage areas.
· Verify deliveries and collect payments as needed.
· Provide excellent customer service – you’re the face of Van Eerden!
· Drive safely and efficiently in all weather and traffic conditions.
· Lift, push, and move products up to 50 lbs. regularly, and occasionally 75 lbs.
Requirements:
· 21 years old.
· Valid Class A CDL and current medical card.
· Ability to pass DOT drug screen and background check (no felonies).
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental & Vision coverage starting after 30 days.
· Paid vacation and holidays.
· 401(k) with 50% company match.
· Employee tuition reimbursement.
· Referral bonus up to $2,500.
· Quarterly safety and performance incentives.
· Late-model, well-maintained equipment.
About Van Eerden Foodservice:
We’re a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor based in Grand Rapids, MI — and we’re growing. Rooted in quality and service, we deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions every day. At Van Eerden, we’re more than a food company — we’re a family company that values our people and our customers equally.