CDL-A Driver- Local at Foster Caviness Company – Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Signing bonus of $2,500! Additional bonus of $1,000 at 30 Days, $750 at 6 months, and $750 at 12 months of employment!
• Guaranteed weekly pay of $1,650 ($85,800 annually)!
• Home every day – no overnights!
• Brand new Fleet!
• Local routes and dedicated lanes!
• Driver first culture! Led by Former Drivers – Leadership that truly understands life on the road!
• Free lunch provided daily! Stop by the breakroom to grab a sandwich, salad or other item!

Company Overview

What began as Foster & Caviness, a small fruit and vegetable business in Greensboro, North Carolina, is now a multi-state and multi-disciplined provider of food supply chain solutions. Our legacy began over 120 years ago and has evolved continuously to reflect the needs of those who grow, those who feed and those being fed. Regardless of the year, decade or century, our core principles and values endure. We are driven by people, passionate about food, committed to community and fostering better ways to bring people and food together.

Why choose Foster?

At Foster, you're more than just a driver — you're family. We offer the comfort of being home daily and the support of a company that genuinely cares about your well-being and success. With competitive pay, full benefits, and extras like daily free lunch, we’re committed to making your work rewarding both on and off the road. Our drivers are the backbone of our business, and we invest in you with respect, reliability, and a culture that values your contributions every day. Join Foster and experience the difference of driving for a company that puts people first.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure shipment of temperature-controlled and undamaged product.
• Drive vehicles to designated destinations for customer product deliveries.
• Drive safely and deliver products within deadlines.
• Load and unload products from trucks or trailers.
• Put product away based on customer specifications.
• Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms, and complete daily paperwork.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspection.

Basic Requirements:

• Preferred 1-year prior food distribution experience.
• Prior experience delivering from a liftgate.
• Minimum 1-year material handling equipment experience.
• Prior experience working an overnight shift.
• The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to see well at night and drive in the dark.
• Drivers must be 21 years of age.
• Drivers must have a minimum of 2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience in the last 3 years.
• Drivers must have a current drivers’ license and current DOT medical card.
• No CDL accidents in the last 36 months (3 years).
• No major violations or suspensions in the last 36 months.
• No suspension related to driving performance in the last 36 months (3 years).
• Must be able to work overnight.
• Must be able to work Friday and Sunday nights.