CDL A -Route Driver

Job Description

Job Description

CDL A ROUTE DRIVER – RICHMOND, VA

$26.50–$27.00/HR | MONDAY–FRIDAY | HOME DAILY | WEEKENDS OFF

Looking for a CDL A driving job that gets you home every day and gives you your weekends back?

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Gold Star Foods is a leading food distributor serving K–12 schools across the United States. For decades, we have been committed to providing quality products, dependable service, and exceptional support to the schools and communities we serve.

Our success starts with our teammates. From our drivers and warehouse teams to our customer service and support teams, every teammate plays an important role in helping us deliver on our commitment to our customers.

At Gold Star Foods, we believe in creating a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and proud of the work they do. If you're looking for stability, great benefits, consistent work, and an opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing organization, we'd love to have you on our team.

WHY DRIVE WITH GOLD STAR FOODS?

• Starting Pay: $26.50/hour
• Potential increase to $27.00/hour after 90 days
• Monday–Friday schedule
• HOME DAILY
• WEEKENDS OFF
• Average 45–55 hours per week
• Overtime opportunity
• Day routes – typically starting between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Newer Peterbilt & Freightliner equipment
• Great benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick time
• Up to 12 weeks of scheduled time off while schools are out
• Stable routes serving local K–12 schools

LOCATION: 3410 Norfolk St., Richmond, VA 23230

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a CDL A Route Driver, you will make local deliveries to K–12 schools throughout the Richmond area. You'll be responsible for safely transporting and unloading food products while providing dependable, professional service to our customers.

This is a touch-freight position, so drivers should be comfortable making deliveries using pallet jacks, lift gates, and 2-wheel dollies.

Most importantly — you'll be home daily!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle.
• Perform local deliveries to K–12 schools throughout Richmond and surrounding areas.
• Load, transport, and unload products safely and efficiently.
• Operate newer Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks equipped with lift gates.
• Use electric and manual pallet jacks to complete deliveries.
• Use a 2-wheel dolly when delivering to locations without loading docks.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate ELD and delivery documentation.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, and Transportation leadership.
• Immediately report vehicle concerns, accidents, injuries, or delivery issues.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and customer-focused approach throughout the workday.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday–Friday
• Weekends Off
• Home Daily
• Start times typically between 3:00 a.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Routes continue until deliveries are completed.
• Average 45–55 hours per week
• Occasional overnight layover may be required based on route needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate
• Motor Vehicle Record covering 10 years of driving history
• Ability to safely operate a manual transmission
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of a touch-freight delivery position
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, lift gates, and 2-wheel dollies
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service
• TWIC card is a plus
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment drug screening, background screening, and fingerprinting

GREAT BENEFITS

Gold Star Foods offers a competitive benefits package for eligible teammates, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Weekends Off