Local CDL-A Drivers - Home Daily - Earn Up to $105,000/Year + Benefits - Now Hiring

August 25, 2025

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Sysco is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers in Mattoon, IL!
Earn Up to $105,000 per Year Including Base, Overtime & Incentives!
Home Daily - Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Want a Career with Sysco? Get Started:

STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form
STEP TWO: Complete the Sysco Workday application (provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes 10-15 min)
STEP THREE: Connect with a Sysco talent specialist to discuss the available role (we'll contact you at the number provided)

Benefits:

Home Daily
Earn up to $105,000 per year including overtime & incentives!
Paid vacation and holidays
Ongoing job skills and leadership development training
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
New hires are eligible for our industry-leading benefits package
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Generous retirement benefits
Employee discount programs
Service recognition and employee rewards
Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY)
Referral programs
Safety programs
Tuition reimbursement
Uniforms
More benefits, too many to name

Want a Career with Sysco? - Complete the Form and Application Today!

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

21+ years of age
Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records
Touch freight – may need to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly
Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require

Preferred Requirements:

1 year customer delivery experience
6 months hand cart/hand truck experience
6 months Food and Beverage experience
2 years consistent work history

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Sysco is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers in Mattoon, IL!
Earn Up to $105,000 per Year Including Base, Overtime & Incentives!
Home Daily - Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Want a Career with Sysco? Get Started:

STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form
STEP TWO: Complete the Sysco Workday application (provided upon completion of STEP ONE and takes 10-15 min)
STEP THREE: Connect with a Sysco talent specialist to discuss the available role (we'll contact you at the number provided)

Benefits:

Home Daily
Earn up to $105,000 per year including overtime & incentives!
Paid vacation and holidays
Ongoing job skills and leadership development training
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
New hires are eligible for our industry-leading benefits package
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Generous retirement benefits
Employee discount programs
Service recognition and employee rewards
Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY)
Referral programs
Safety programs
Tuition reimbursement
Uniforms
More benefits, too many to name

Want a Career with Sysco? - Complete the Form and Application Today!

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers to safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

21+ years of age
Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records
Touch freight – may need to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly
Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require

Preferred Requirements:

1 year customer delivery experience
6 months hand cart/hand truck experience
6 months Food and Beverage experience
2 years consistent work history

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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