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Regional Transportation Driver

Perry's Ice Cream

About Perry's Ice Cream

  • Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?
  • Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table.
  • For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic.
  • If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you!
  • We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team!
  • Plus, you get to be around ice cream.
  • Who could ask for anything more?

Responsibilities

  • Announcing a New Compensation Plan Range Salary: Singles Drivers: $80,000 - $100,000 Doubles Drivers: $110,000 - $125,000 Drivers paid $40 any night in the sleeper berth while "under dispatch", $40 for each Live load or unload, paid $20 for each drop/hook of a loaded trailer, & all complete pickup and deliveries occurring in the boroughs of NYC paid $100 Operating regionally in the Northeast (generally making runs from the Western New York area to the east coast between Maine and Maryland).
  • Enjoy the benefits of being home every weekend and sometimes make it home throughout the week - Reset hours are ALWAYS at home.
  • It may surprise you that our ice cream is only about 5% of what you would be transporting, we have several other long time customers that we deliver for.
  • Complying with all Department of Transportation regulations and completing all necessary company paperwork.

Requirements

  • A Class A Certified Driver’s License; Class A transportation / over the road driving experience is a big plus, especially if you have experience driving in metropolitan areas in the Northeast; Accountability to exercise safe behavior; Compliance with our policies and DOT regulations; Quality map reading skills; Physical ability to carry up to 75 lbs and bend and climb regularly; Physical ability to push, pull a dolly loaded with product weighing up to 500 lbs; Flexibility to work irregular schedule; Capability to be away on overnight routes possibly every other night (at the most out of town Sunday or Monday through Friday); Good communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to check in with us regularly; Passion for customer service and representing yourself and Perry’s with the highest quality; High integrity and commitment to teamwork; and Must pass DOT physical and drug test, and have a clean MVR.
  • Why Perry’s?

Benefits

  • In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers: Health Insurance & Wellness Programs Employer Paid Dental Plans 401K with Employer Matching Paid Family Leave PTO Employer Paid Life Insurance Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.