- Salary
- $28+
- Location
- Burlington, NC
- Department
- Human Resources
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Our drivers are the heartbeat of Pet Food Experts. We offer competitive pay, reliable year-round work, great benefits, and routes designed to get you home every week.
Pay & Perks
- $28.00/hr + overtime after 40 hours
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Home every week — no scheduled weekends
- Medical, dental, vision + 401(k)
- 3 weeks of PTO annually, accruing from day one; available after 90 days
- Safety footwear reimbursement
- Employee discounts on pet food & supplies through Pet Perks
The Equipment
- Freightliner Cascadia
- Automatic transmission
- Day cab
- All trailers equipped with liftgates
The Route
- Delivery area includes North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee
- About 280 miles on day routes and 600 miles on overnight routes
- Average 14 stops on day routes and 25 stops on overnight routes
- Typical start time: 6:00 AM
- Routes can run up to 13 hours
- Drive through a mix of mountain terrain and coastal communities
The Job
- Drive a tractor-trailer on assigned regional routes
- Deliver pet food and supplies to independent pet retailers
- Unload product using pallet and hand jacks
- Complete delivery paperwork accurately
- Provide dependable, professional customer service
This is a hands-on delivery position. Drivers should be comfortable unloading product, getting in and out of the truck throughout the day, and working independently.
What you bring
- CDL Class A license + valid DOT Medical Certificate
- 1+ year of CDL driving experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and repeatedly get in and out of the truck
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to pass a physical, drug test, background check, and MVR review
Why Drivers Stick Around
Predictable routes. Reliable work. No scheduled weekends. Real benefits. And a team that values the people behind the wheel.
Ready to get home every week and get paid right?
Curious what it's actually like? Check out @LifeatPFX on Instagram for real stories from the road and behind-the-scenes looks at our team.
Apply now.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment testing.
Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
