Class A REGIONAL TEAMS Delivery Driver $5,000 Sign-On ...
Upper Lakes Foods - Waterloo, IA
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Class A Regional Teams Delivery Driver Join Our Team as a Class A Teams Delivery Driver at Upper Lakes Foods! Are you a skilled Class A driver looking for a rewarding career with a growing company? Upper Lakes Foods, the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Minnesota, is seeking CDL-A Teams Delivery Drivers to join our team. If you have a passion for safe driving, hard work, and excellent customer service, we want to hear from you! The primary function of this position is to drive a tractor trailer and manually unload, using a two-wheeler on metal truck ramps, various products (meat, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, supplies) to customer sites while providing excellent customer service. Locations include Fargo North Dakota, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Des Moines Iowa, Sioux Falls South Dakota and Waterloo Iowa. Routes can take anywhere from 10-20 hours, depending on location with another CDL Driver home daily. What We Offer: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid over 12 months, external applicants only) Competitive Pay: Drivers completing 45 routes per week average $80,000$100,000 annually Health & Dental Insurance Life Insurance Paid Vacation & PTO Retirement Savings Plan with Match Tuition Reimbursement No Minimum Mileage Requirements Full-Time Routes 10-20 Hours Home daily Responsibilities: Safely operate a tractor trailer to deliver products (meat, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, supplies) to customer sites Unload products using a two-wheeler and place them in designated customer storage areas Perform pre-trip inspections, verify invoices, and conduct trailer temperature checks Maintain delivery schedule and productivity standards Complete post-trip responsibilities, including returns, fueling, and required paperwork (DOT logs, DVIR, etc.) Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED preferred Valid Class A CDL 1+ year driving experience preferred Good driving record and ability to meet DOT medical requirements Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; basic math skills required Customer service experience and ability to work in all weather conditions Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and integrity Physical Description & Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk, at times over uneven surfaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 60 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Must have ability to safely transport product using a two-wheel cart where weight of all products can be up to 500lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. About Upper Lakes Foods: Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Minnesota with distribution centers in Cloquet, MN; Northfield, MN; and Janesville, WI. We proudly serve restaurants, schools, assisted living facilities, and foodservice chains throughout the Upper Midwest. Our mission is simple: to bring the bestbest products, best people, and best ideasto our customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. Core Values: Strong Work Ethic Positive Attitude Integrity Teamwork Professional Appearance Respectful Interaction Apply today and start building a rewarding career with Upper Lakes Foods!
Created: 2026-03-04