Delivery Driver
Company
US Foods
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
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Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
Location: Houston, TX
Current schedule is a Monday- Saturdays.
Typically 4-5 day work week. May need to work up to 6 days if needed.
Start between 2:00am-5:00am, most times starting at 3:00am until completion. Avg 45-55 hours.
With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time flexible schedules available. Options will include both 5-day & 4-day work weeks.
• 5-day work week (2 days off)
• 4-day work week (3 days off)
We help YOU make it!
Our Delivery Drivers make $32.06
Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.
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 $32.06 per hour.
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***
Join Our Community of Food People!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
Location: Houston, TX
Current schedule is a Monday- Saturdays.
Typically 4-5 day work week. May need to work up to 6 days if needed.
Start between 2:00am-5:00am, most times starting at 3:00am until completion. Avg 45-55 hours.
With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time flexible schedules available. Options will include both 5-day & 4-day work weeks.
• 5-day work week (2 days off)
• 4-day work week (3 days off)
We help YOU make it!
Our Delivery Drivers make $32.06
Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.
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 $32.06 per hour.
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***
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the federal minimum wage for restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
How many hours can restaurant workers legally work per week without overtime in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
What work authorization documents are required for non-citizens applying to restaurant jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
What tax withholding applies to restaurant tips in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
