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Delivery Driver

US Foods · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a job where you worked with customers directly. How did you keep them happy?

What they are checking: Whether they can be professional and friendly, since drivers represent US Foods at every stop.

This job means lifting heavy cases with a two-wheeler and by hand all day. Tell me about physical work you've done.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the physical demands and have done similar work before.

There's a retention bonus for this role. What would keep you here for the long run?

What they are checking: Whether they are looking for a stable career, which matters because driver turnover is costly.

What would you do

The schedule is four ten-hour days starting between 2 and 5 AM. How will you make that work?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably handle very early starts and long days without fatigue affecting safety.

You're unloading and the customer wants the product put somewhere that's hard to reach or unsafe. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they balance good service with their own safety and know to ask for a safer option.

Your route is running late and a customer calls the office to complain. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep communicating with dispatch and customers while staying safe instead of rushing.

What would you do if you noticed a problem with your truck halfway through your route?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report it rather than pushing on with an unsafe vehicle.

About the work

How do you handle driving and delivering in Madison winters?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust speed and following distance and take care on icy docks and sidewalks while unloading.

Walk me through your pre-trip inspection.

What they are checking: Whether they know what to check and take it seriously, since it is required and prevents breakdowns.

How do you verify a delivery is right before the customer signs?

What they are checking: Whether they check counts carefully with the customer, which prevents credits and disputes later.

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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 food service industry? Location: Madison, WI Schedule: 4- 10hour days Monday-Friday 2am - 5am shift start Daily OT after 10 hours 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 $34.04 and $36.04. This role will also receive overtime compensation. The starting pay for this role is $34.04. This position is eligible for a $5000 retention bonus. 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. 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 $34.04 and $36.04. This role will also receive overtime compensation. * 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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