CDL-A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Delivery Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, in compliance with DOT regulations. Drivers help ensure customers receive their orders in good condition and at scheduled times, while representing the company and building relationships with customers. The position is based at the PFS Atlanta shuttle yard in Greenville. Dispatch is typically Monday through Friday, between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m., with occasional Saturdays. Drivers may be required to work layover routes as needed. Pay starts at $90,000 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and stack products or freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify 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 assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required; load customer returns 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 trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain logs 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 required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.