Delivery Driver

US Foods

Hammond, Louisiana
CDL C Local home every night
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Posted 1 weeks ago

What to Expect

This is a full_time Local position with US Foods in Hammond, Louisiana. You will need a CDL Class C license and 3_plus of experience. 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! Job Description BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER! Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? Hammond, LA Delivery Driver Work Schedule: Mon - Fri with 3-5am start until complete Our CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers start at $25.55 an hour 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 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 Excellent Leadership Service recognition and employee rewards BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com) Main Ingredients of the Job As a US FOODS® Delivery Truck Driver you will be critical to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. As a delivery truck driver, you will have an impact on our customers by delivering our meats, produce, frozen goods, groceries, dry goods, equipment, and supplies to their drop-off sites. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Deliver best-in-class Customer Service. Deliver customers’ orders to meet scheduled delivery times and keep productivity Unload products with a hand truck and place items in customer storage area Able to perform repeated, manual heavy lifting of items up to 80 pounds Make frequent stops during a work shift Deliver product in inclement weather conditions Verify delivery of items with customers Collect money (cash or checks) where needed What you bring to the table Must be at least 21 years of age Must have valid CDL A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT (Department of Transportation) qualified Minimum six months commercial truck driving experience or three months of foodservice or food and beverage truck delivery experience required Great delivery truck drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our truck drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers. JOIN OUR TRANSPORTATION TEAM! Please check out our job preview video: "A Day in the life" Delivery Truck Driver https://vimeo.com/usfoods/review/583126249/f25d9562f9 *Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Truck Drivers must visit 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 can log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $25.55 and $30.55. This role will also receive incentive compensation. ​ ​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance #LI-SB1 ***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Requirements

  • CDL Class C license
  • 3_plus 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 Louisiana

Louisiana's petrochemical industry and Gulf Coast ports drive demand for tanker and Hazmat-endorsed drivers.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What CDL class do I need for this job?

This position requires a CDL Class C license. Class C is required for vehicles transporting 16+ passengers or hazardous materials.

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 Louisiana?

Louisiana's petrochemical industry and Gulf Coast ports drive demand for tanker and Hazmat-endorsed drivers. The average truck driver salary in Louisiana ranges from $48,000 - $70,000 per year.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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