Thayer Distribution is a family-owned and operated candy & snack food distribution company that has been delighting it's wholesale customers for over 40 years. We foster long-lasting relationships with our clients across 25 states and counting.
What you'll do as a company driver:
- Deliver palletized candy and snack food to the same customers on a regular weekly/biweekly basis.
- Pick up our product from major manufactures and suppliers. Get paid the same hourly rate for wait times, delivering, driving, loading/unloading.
- Dedicated routes: Mix of Local & Regional Routes to everywhere east of the Mississippi River, Maine to Georgia to Michigan to Tennessee and everywhere in between.
Our drivers are not just delivery personnel; they are the face of Thayer Distribution and play a pivotal role in representing our brand.
- Hourly Rates starting between $29.00 and $33.00 per hour depending on experience.
- A great work environment where you're not just a number.
- Assigned Air-Conditioned Day Cabs (2022 or newer)
- Electronic Logging Device and Camera system.
- 48’ to 53” trailers with lift gates
- Assigned Electric Pallet Jack Provided
- Palletized Orders. No picking from the truck. Some hand unloading.
Work Monday through Friday - Home Weekends and Most Days - Occasional Saturdays for training and unforeseen events.
We're different! Our drivers do a MIX of Local (out and back same day) & Regional (1 to 2 nights out) hauls. Our Work schedule is 5 days a week (Monday through Friday). Our Longest Route is currently 2 overnights.
- Back at the end of your run. Pick-ups scheduled. No waiting for a back haul.
- No Sleeper Cabs – Company paid Hotel (Holiday Inn-Comparable) stay for overnights
- Meal reimbursement up to $20.00 for each overnight stay.
- Recognized service leader in the industry.
- Company Driver – Same hourly rate, driving full, empty, training, etc.
- Paid training
- Overtime (time and a half) over 40. Average 45-60 hours a week. No Cap on OT.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Regular Reliable Attendance.
- Present a Professional and Customer Friendly attitude.
- Deliver Wholesale Candy and Snack Food products to our customers.
- Pick up orders from manufactures and suppliers.
- Safely operate the motor vehicle and be compliant with all applicable state and federal laws, DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Valid Class A CDL required
- 2 Years’ experience required.
- Must be Trained and Authorized to operate manual 10-speed.
- Clean MVR preferred.
Benefits
- Company paid Premiums for Employee Health Insurance.
- Company Paid Premiums for Employee Dental Insurance
- Company paid Premiums for Employee Group Life Insurance.
- Company paid Premiums Employee Short Term Disability Insurance.
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off to use right away.
- Safety Incentive Bonuses
- Uniforms and Safety Boots Provided
Job Type: Full-time, Company Employee
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- This position requires drivers to be overnight up to 3 nights per week Mon - Fri. How many overnights per week are you available for?
- Are you able to operate a manual 10-speed transmission?
Experience:
- Tractor-trailer driving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road
