Category/Area of Expertise: Transportation
Job Requisition: 204819
Address: USA-PA-Greencastle-200 Commerce Ave
Store Code: DC 07 Tran General (7251034)
A great career opportunity Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations.
Job Title: CDL Class A Driver Primary Purpose The CDL Class A Driver plays a critical role in our distribution and supply chain operations. This position is responsible for the safe, timely delivery of grocery and perishable products to company stores, as well as the secure transport of backhaul freight to designated distribution centers. The driver ensures all deliveries and returns are completed according to company standards and regulatory requirements, while upholding the highest levels of safety, accuracy, and professionalism.
Key Duties & Responsibilities - Safely operate a tractor-trailer in accordance with company driving standards and DOT regulations.
- Assist with unloading deliveries at store locations as needed.
- Perform proper pre-trip inspections as required by DOT Regulation 392.7.
- Maintain accurate and complete delivery, pickup, and DOT documentation at all times.
- Ensure proper count, condition, and verification of all loads-including backhauls, for-hire freight, and relay (compound) shipments.
- Verify that all equipment is in proper working condition prior to operation.
- Recommend improvements to processes or procedures that enhance efficiency, productivity, or cost-effectiveness within the transportation or distribution network.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation-related standards in areas of safety, accuracy, and operational productivity.
Qualifications - Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Minimum of 3 years of tractor‑trailer experience.
- One year may be waived for graduates of an approved truck‑driving school with proof of completion.
- No moving violations within the past three years.
- Strong working knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Familiarity with proper and safe use of all equipment related to tractor‑trailer operations.
Physical Requirements - Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 70 lbs.
- Capable of meeting physical demands associated with store deliveries and freight handling.
Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience operating a tractor‑trailer in a distribution or retail environment.
- Thorough knowledge of all DOT regulations.
- Demonstrated excellence in driving skills and safety practices.
- Strong communication skills-both verbal and written.
- Ability to meet all requirements outlined in the DOT Federal Motor Carrier SafetyRegulations handbook, including passing a DOT physical and drug screening.
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Our employees and prospective employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity. We provide an equal opportunity workplace committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their talents and abilities and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com
