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CDL A Delivery Driver

US Foods · Bensenville, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the heaviest physical work you've done and how you kept from getting hurt.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the lifting demands and use safe methods to protect their body over time.

Tell me about your driving record and what it says about you as a driver.

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their record and show a habit of safe driving.

How do you build a good relationship with the customers on your route?

What they are checking: Whether they see the driver as the face of US Foods and treat customers with respect.

What would you do

Routes run Monday through Saturday with 3 to 6 AM starts. How will you handle that schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably handle early starts and six-day weeks without fatigue affecting safety.

This position moves to Aurora in early 2027. How does that change affect you?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the relocation the posting states so the hire lasts.

A customer says an item was damaged and wants a credit. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they verify, document and follow procedure calmly without arguing with the customer.

What do you do if you can't safely park at a customer's location?

What they are checking: Whether they choose safety and call dispatch instead of blocking traffic or taking risks.

About the work

How do you deliver safely in dense Chicago-area traffic and tight city loading zones?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to handle urban driving, parking and backing without damage or tickets.

Walk me through your pre-trip inspection.

What they are checking: Whether they know DOT inspection steps and take them seriously every day.

How do you keep frozen and chilled products safe during a long route?

What they are checking: Whether they manage the reefer and door openings to protect food safety.

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The full job description

As published by US Foods.

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Job Description BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the food service industry? Schedule: Routes run Monday-Saturday Typivally 3AM-6AM Start times This position will relocate to Aurora, IL Early 2027. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $35.89 and $39.88. This role will also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. Main Ingredients of the Job • Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times • Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas • Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures • Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable • Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience • Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection Physical Requirements • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required • Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required What You Bring to the Table • Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse* • Must be at least 21 years of age • Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications • Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required • Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations • Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records. Why US Foods US Foods ® helps our customers Make It , with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it! At US Foods ® , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work. * Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page. #LI-KG2 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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