CDL A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

15d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers represent the company while interacting with customers and building lasting relationships. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays potentially required. Dispatch times range from midnight to 8 a.m., with most routes departing between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. Average annual pay is $90,000 to $110,000, with compensation based on cases, miles, stops, and a dispatch fee, plus a progression daily minimum. The role requires handling and transporting product cases and freight, generally weighing 10–35 pounds and sometimes approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test.
Pass the post-offer criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products from the trailer and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain the required log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.