River Valley Foods, located in Syracuse NY is seeking CDL-A drivers looking for the best quality of life driving job in Syracuse.

We take pride in our drivers’ years of service with our current team averaging over 10 years of service.

River Valley drivers service our grocery retail customers throughout upstate NY and Scranton PA by making deliveries of specialty and frozen food products. Drivers can expect runs to be 8-12 hours on average and will work a 4 to 5 day schedule, Monday through Friday. Delivery drivers will enjoy their nights and weekends off. Our fleet is comprised of late-model 48’ reefer trailers and 26’ box trucks. Our drivers work with a flexible management team that prioritizes our driver’s personal lives.

Driver pay starts at $26/hour and drivers are eligible for annual pay increases including performance based pay.

In addition to the full time benefits package detailed below, additional benefits include:

• XM Radio in all trucks
• Carhartt and Under Armor company apparel
• Annual shoe allowances of $120
• Quarterly safe driving, attendance, and training bonuses (up to $1.50 per hour worked)
• Cell phone stipend of $65 per month.

To learn more about these benefits and more, come see what we are all about!

Full Time Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability insurance
• Company matched 401K and Roth IRA
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase discounts
• Vacation time and holiday pay available the first year

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete driving and delivery assignments as directed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that enhances relationships with customers, co-workers, and managers.
• Conduct self in a manner that is consistent with the company’s goal to maintain a safe environment and conditions and comply with all transportation and company safety requirements.
• Demonstrate and support River Valley’s vision, goals, and strategies.
• Keep accurate and legal FMCSA log and inspection reports, using electronic logging and dispatch software.
• Maintain in excellent condition and ensure the safety of all property assigned to the Driver.
• Keep inside of both vehicle cabs and boxes clean and organized.
• Use power pallet jacks for deliveries
• Responsible to report all motor vehicle, safety, or personal vehicle violations immediately to supervisor (on or off duty).
• Dress in a business-like manner in company provided apparel while on duty and maintain a well-groomed professional appearance.

Essential Job Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Be certifiable in use of power pallet jacks
• Able to meet physical requirements for sitting, climbing, standing and walking every day
• Able to read and write the English language and do standard mathematical computations
• Required to keep mobile communication resources, including cell phone, in assigned truck or on driver’s person to maintain communication with company personnel
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, both heat and cold

Education and Experience:

• Possess CDL Class A Driver’s License with air brake certification.
• One year of verifiable CDL Class A (air brakes) experience is preferred, but not required.
• An excellent driving record with no preventable accidents within 1 year and no D.U.I. or suspension over 30 days within the past 3 years.
• Pre-employment medical examination: A successful FMSCA - approved drug screen and pre-employment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive road test.
• Be well-versed in all rules and regulations governing the operation of commercial vehicles upon the highways.

River Valley Holdings/Cavallaro Foods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).