Job Description

Distribution is our expertise, but people are our focus.

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), our drivers are an essential part of the customer experience. You’re not simply delivering pet food and supplies — you’re representing PFX at every stop and helping independent pet retailers keep their businesses moving.

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-minded Class A CDL Driver to join our Bartlett, IL distribution center. This role offers regional routes throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, with a mix of day routes and overnight routes.

If you’re looking for guaranteed weekly earnings, great benefits, no scheduled weekends and a team that values the work you do, we’d love to have you join the PFX family!

Why Drive for PFX?

• $1,440 guaranteed weekly minimum!
• Opportunity to earn more based on miles driven, stops completed and overnight routes
• $5,000 sign-on bonus!
• No scheduled weekends
• $100 daily per diem for all overnight routes
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• PTO accrual of up to 128 hours (16 days) annually
• 6 paid holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• Safety footwear reimbursement
• Pet Perks employee discount on pet food and supplies

What You'll Do

Our drivers make inside deliveries to independent pet retailers throughout the region while providing the reliable, professional service our customers count on.

You'll be responsible for:

• Safely operating a tractor-trailer within assigned routes in a timely, efficient and legal manner
• Making inside deliveries of pet food and supplies to independent retailers
• Providing exceptional customer service at every delivery
• Safely unloading product using liftgates and pallet/hand jacks
• Manually handling product and safely bending, lifting and moving up to 40 lbs.
• Entering and exiting the truck frequently throughout the shift
• Completing required paperwork and maintaining records in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Following all DOT regulations and PFX safety policies and procedures

The Routes

Our Bartlett drivers cover a regional territory throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, giving you the opportunity to serve a variety of markets and communities.

You can expect:

• Delivery territory throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee
• Day routes averaging approximately 280 miles
• Overnight routes averaging approximately 600 miles
• Approximately 14 stops on day routes and 25 stops on overnight routes
• Typical start time around 6:00 AM
• A mix of shorter day routes and longer overnight routes
• Routes through a variety of terrain, including mountainous areas and coastal communities

Our routes offer variety and the opportunity to serve independent pet retailers across a diverse regional territory.

Equipment

You'll operate:

• Freightliner Cascadia trucks
• Automatic transmissions
• Day cab equipment
• Trailers equipped with liftgates
• Equipment designed to support inside deliveries and safe product handling

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid DOT Medical Certificate
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating CDL equipment preferred
• Liftgate experience preferred
• Ability to safely and independently bend, lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Dependable attendance and a strong commitment to safety
• Comfortable with early morning start times and overnight trips
• Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles and delivery equipment
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment testing, including physical/drug testing, MVR and background checks

Safety Comes First

Safety is a priority at Pet Food Experts. All of our trucks are equipped with 360-degree camera systems to support driver safety, accountability and visibility on the road.

Our drivers are expected to operate equipment responsibly, follow all DOT and company safety requirements, and maintain a high level of professionalism on the road and at customer locations.

Ready to Hit the Road With PFX?

Apply today and become part of the Pet Food Experts family!

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment testing and screening.

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.