CDL A Delivery Driver

US Foods

Port Orange, Florida
CDL A Local home every night
$52,000+/yr
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What to Expect

This is a full_time Local position with US Foods in Port Orange, Florida. You will need a CDL Class A license and 1_year of experience. The position pays $52,000+/yr. Home time is listed as home every night.

Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? Our Delivery Drivers start at $25.00 per hour while in training. After training drivers earn incentive pay. Most drivers work a 5-day or 4-day work week. We are looking for Delivery Truck Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. We are looking for Delivery Truck Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family. We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training. US FOODS® has a lot to offer: Home Every Night with local routes. Work Schedule Monday- Saturday starting in the early morning until finished US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week Paid Training AND Paid Overtime Service recognition and employee rewards Excellent Leadership Main Ingredients of the Job Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection Physical Requirements Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required What You Bring to the Table Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse* Must be at least 21 years of age Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records. Why US Foods US Foods® helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates. Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers. At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it! At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work. *Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page. ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Requirements

  • CDL Class A license
  • 1_year of driving experience
  • Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
  • At least 21 years old (interstate)
  • Valid DOT physical card

About Local Trucking

Local trucking jobs operate within a 100-to-200-mile radius, allowing drivers to be home every night. These positions often involve multiple stops per day, including deliveries to stores, warehouses, or construction sites. Local driving is an excellent fit for those who value work-life balance, and demand for local CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce expands.

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A Day in the Life

A typical day as a local driver starts at the company yard, where you do a pre-trip inspection and pick up your load or delivery manifest. You make several stops within the metro area or surrounding communities, handling pickups and drop-offs at loading docks, stores, and customer sites. The work is fast-paced with plenty of backing and maneuvering, but the trade-off is being home every night with weekends off.

Pros & Cons of Local Driving

Pros

  • + Home every night with weekends typically off
  • + No need to live in a sleeper cab
  • + Consistent daily routine and work-life balance
  • + Health benefits from regular meals and sleep schedule
  • + Growing demand from e-commerce and last-mile delivery

Cons

  • Lower per-mile pay compared to OTR and regional
  • More physical work with frequent loading and unloading
  • Heavy city traffic and tight dock maneuvering
  • Early morning start times (often 3 AM to 5 AM)
  • Higher number of stops per day means more paperwork

Career Path

1

CDL Training & Helper Routes

Get your CDL and start on local helper routes or ride-along positions to learn city driving.

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2

Solo Local Driver

Run your own local route with regular stops, building relationships with customers and dispatchers.

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3

Senior Driver or Spotter

Take on premium routes, yard jockey roles, or become a lead driver for your terminal.

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4

Dispatcher or Terminal Manager

Transition into dispatch, safety management, or terminal operations using your driving expertise.

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Trucking in Florida

Florida's tourism, agriculture, and port activity (Jacksonville, Miami) create year-round trucking demand.

Average driver salary in Florida: $48,000 - $70,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this local job pay?

This position pays $52,000+/yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience, endorsements, and miles driven.

What CDL class do I need for this job?

This position requires a CDL Class A license. Class A allows you to operate combination vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR.

What is the home time for this position?

The home time for this position is listed as home every night. Actual home time may vary based on route assignments and freight availability.

What is the trucking job market like in Florida?

Florida's tourism, agriculture, and port activity (Jacksonville, Miami) create year-round trucking demand. The average truck driver salary in Florida ranges from $48,000 - $70,000 per year.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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