Job Description
Wholesale Produce offers a unique driving structure. As a Union driver you will run overnight to the upper Midwest and Canada with minimal freight handling.
Benefits and Pay
New drivers see an average base rate of $62.50 between mileage and hourly rates.
$130,000 - $175,000 annual first year compensation, hourly rate plus mileage
100% of Health & Wellness premiums paid by the Company for you and your family including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances at $18,000/yr, benefit eligible after 60 trips
Employer Contributions to 401(k) at $11,000/yr
Position Summary
Operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances between company/customer facilities in order to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner
Drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading or unloading at various locations under varied conditions
Carry out instructions given orally and in writing including those on manifests, bills of lading and other shipping documents to determine the location and time of delivery
Conduct a thorough pre and post trip inspection of the equipment
Perform all duties in accordance with policies and procedures
All loads leave between 5pm and 2am. Must be willing to do night driving.
Weekend work is required. Due to this being a union position, the top 9 drivers do not work weekends.
Essential Qualifications
CDL-A License
Minimum of one year of experience
Clean Driving Record
Able to legally cross the Canadian border
Available to work weekends
Requirements
High school or equivalent
Commercial Driving Experience - Class A
Valid Class A Commercial Driving License
Must be able to cross Canadian border as needed
Pay detail
Pay increases annually per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Full-time