CDL Class A Local Driver

CDL Class A Local Driver

Detroit, MI - Detroit, MI 48202 Start Date 09/11/2026 End Date 11/11/2026

Overview

Salary Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level High School or GED Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category Transportation

Description

Minimum of one year of CDL Class driving experience required***

WHAT WE OFFER

• Up to $95,000 per year. (based on experience)
• Best-in-class pay rates with guaranteed minimum salary.
• Monthly safety bonus up to $250.00.
• Benefits:
  • Health, dental, vision.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Profit-Sharing Program.
  • Up to 34 paid days off.
  • Paid Continuing education.
  • PAID Parental Leave.
  • Employee Discount.
  • Referral Bonus.
  • Accident Insurance.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Voluntary long-term and short-term disability.
  • Company-paid EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

• Modern equipment, late-model trucks with XM Radio and Bluetooth.
• Dedicated routes, consistent schedules.
• Family-owned values with a national presence. We care about our team and treat you like one of our own.
• Home Daily.
• On-site, 24/7 maintenance support — no sitting for days waiting on repairs

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performing all pre-trip responsibilities, including checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, and performing the "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Driving to and delivering customer orders following all DOT/FMCSA, state regulations, and GFI procedures and protocols
• Maintaining load temperatures according to load specifications
• Unloading products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and placing them in designated customer storage areas.
• Verifying delivery of items with customers and obtaining proper signatures; collecting money (cash or checks) when required; contacting management for authorization when discrepancies on the invoice and communicating all errors/returns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21.
• Valid CDL License (Class A or B, depending on route requirements).
• TWIC card required.
• Refrigeration experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ascend and descend a step up to 17 inches from the floor.
• Climb up and down 3 rungs of a ladder, with the first rung at 21 inches from the ground.
• Consistent, regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to work scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business and operational needs.

Availability: Candidates must meet the scheduling requirements of the position. Depending on the role and business needs, schedules may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or travel. We will discuss specific scheduling and availability requirements during the hiring process. GFI will consider reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law