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Class A Delivery Driver

US Foods · Streator, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This job means unloading 20 to 80 pound cases all day. Tell me about physical work you've done.

What they are checking: Whether they understand delivery driving here is as physical as it is about driving.

Tell me about your driving record and any accidents or tickets. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their record and take ownership, which matters for safety and insurance.

What would you do

Start time is between 2:30 and 6 AM, Monday through Friday. How will you handle those early mornings long term?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably show up rested for very early starts, since customers expect deliveries on time.

You arrive at a restaurant and the kitchen manager says items are missing from the order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they verify calmly with the customer, document it correctly and avoid arguing.

A customer is rude to you while you're unloading. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional, since the driver is often the face of the company for the customer.

What do you do when you're running late on your route because of weather or traffic?

What they are checking: Whether they stay safe instead of rushing and keep dispatch and customers informed.

About the work

Walk me through your pre-trip inspection on a tractor-trailer.

What they are checking: Whether they inspect thoroughly and take it seriously, since it is a DOT requirement and a safety habit.

How do you back a trailer into a tight alley behind a restaurant in a small town?

What they are checking: Whether they get out and look, use a spotter when possible and take their time to avoid damage.

How do you handle collecting payment from a customer when it's required?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle money carefully and follow procedure, since some deliveries require collection.

How do you make sure frozen and refrigerated product stays at the right temperature during deliveries?

What they are checking: Whether they understand reefer settings and keeping doors closed, which protects 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! BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? Location: Streator, IL Schedule : Monday - Friday 2:30am 6am start time Home daily but may occasionally have an over night shift. Our drivers on average make between 85k-95k a year! Our delivery drivers start at $32.23 hour. After completion of probation period, wage increases to $34.73 hour! 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. At US Foods ® , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work. 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 $32.23 and $34.73 Benefits for this role 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. * 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. ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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