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Food Service & Grocery Delivery Jobs in Texas

Texas is Sysco's home state (headquartered in Houston) and one of the largest food service markets in the country. The state's 29+ million residents, booming restaurant scene, and massive institutional food needs (military bases, universities, hospitals) create enormous demand. McLane Company, headquartered in Temple, adds another major employer. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin each have multiple food distribution centers.

TX Industry Pay

$58,000 - $92,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+6% through 2028

Food Service & Grocery Delivery in Texas

Texas is Sysco's home state (headquartered in Houston) and one of the largest food service markets in the country. The state's 29+ million residents, booming restaurant scene, and massive institutional food needs (military bases, universities, hospitals) create enormous demand. McLane Company, headquartered in Temple, adds another major employer. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin each have multiple food distribution centers.

Top Food Service & Grocery Delivery Employers in Texas

1

Sysco (Houston HQ)

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2

McLane Company (Temple HQ)

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3

US Foods

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4

Ben E. Keith Company (Fort Worth)

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5

PepsiCo/Frito-Lay (Plano HQ)

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Requirements for Food Service & Grocery Delivery in TX

CDL-A (most positions) or CDL-B (some metro routes)
Physical ability to hand-unload 30,000-50,000 lbs per shift
Ability to work early morning shifts (midnight-4 AM start)
Food safety awareness and cold chain handling knowledge
Clean MVR and ability to pass DOT physical

Equipment Used in Texas

Refrigerated trailers (reefer)Multi-temperature trailersDry van trailersStraight trucks (26 ft)Side-load beverage trucksHand trucks and dollies

Trucking in Texas

State CDL Avg

$50,000 - $80,000

Key Industries

Oil & gas (Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast), Cross-border trade (Mexico, multiple ports of entry), Agriculture (cattle, cotton, grain)

Major Cities

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin

Top Corridors

I-35 (Dallas to San Antonio to Laredo), I-10 (Houston to San Antonio to El Paso)

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Food Service & Grocery Delivery in Texas — FAQ

Where are food service trucking hubs in Texas?

Houston (Sysco HQ, multiple DCs), Dallas-Fort Worth (US Foods, Ben E. Keith), San Antonio (H-E-B distribution), Temple (McLane HQ), and Plano (PepsiCo/Frito-Lay HQ). Every major Texas city has at least one Sysco, US Foods, or PFG distribution center.

How does Texas heat affect food service trucking?

Summer temperatures exceeding 100F make cold chain maintenance critical and physical unloading more demanding. Drivers must monitor trailer temperatures closely and follow strict HACCP protocols. Most companies provide insulated hand trucks and cooling vests during summer months.

Is Ben E. Keith a good food service trucking employer in Texas?

Ben E. Keith, founded in Fort Worth in 1906, is one of the largest independent food distributors in the Southwest. They offer competitive pay ($60K-$85K), regional routes with weekly home time, and strong benefits. Their Texas presence includes distribution centers in Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Amarillo.