CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Houston, United States

Company
US Foods
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via US Foods Careers

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?

Pay:

Our delivery drivers start at $27.81 during training, after training drivers switch to a component pay of mileage, stops, and cases to average $32.00 per hour.

Schedule:
• Monday – Saturday (4 or 5 day work weeks)
• 3AM – 6AM Start times

Benefits:
• All benefits are available starting Day 1!
• Medical, dental, vision for the whole family!
• 401K, life insurance coverage and more!

With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at USFoods! Multiple full-time night shift/schedules available, options will include 5 day and 4 day work weeks.
• 5-day workweek (2 days off)
• 4-day workweek (3 days off)

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

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.

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 $27.81 per hour during training and then switches to component pay.

As applicable, this role will also receive component pay (based on cases, mileage, stops).

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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
• **EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Driver Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for driver jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026, applying to all non-exempt drivers including delivery and light truck drivers. Drivers paid by mileage or commission must earn at least this amount for all hours worked, with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. 29 states plus DC have higher rates, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
Q What is the median annual salary for heavy truck drivers in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $57,800 as of May 2025 data projected for 2026. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $41,200, while the highest 10 percent earn more than $82,900. Annual wages range from $45,000 for entry-level to $75,000 for experienced drivers with CDL endorsements.
Q What visa is required for foreign nationals to work as truck drivers in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa is available for temporary non-agricultural driver jobs, with a FY2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental, totaling 130,716. Employers must obtain temporary labor certification from DOL before USCIS petition filing, valid for up to 12 months. Processing fee is $460 per petition as of 2026.
Q What eligibility criteria like education or experience are needed for truck driver jobs?
As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, no postsecondary education is required, but a high school diploma or GED is preferred by most employers. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is mandatory, with many jobs requiring 1-2 years of experience or 160-hour training program completion. Interstate drivers must pass DOT medical exam every 24 months.
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