CDL-A Delivery Driver (Regional Route)

PFG | Performance Good Group

10d•$90,000

About The Position

PFG Customized Distribution delivers food and food-related products to national chain restaurants and other customers. The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The driver delivers and/or unloads customer orders safely and on schedule while complying with Department of Transportation regulations. Routes combine solo and team driving and last 1–4 days. The role involves ramp work, touch freight, and breakdown mixed pallets, using newer automatic trucks and equipment. Weekly minimum pay is $1,450, including per diem while on route, based on a four-day work week. Drivers are customer-facing representatives who help ensure products arrive in good condition and build relationships with customers. Work includes vehicle and freight safety inspections, driving scheduled routes, unloading and placing products in customer storage areas, verifying orders and obtaining signatures, handling returns and required payments, completing delivery and hours-of-service records, and maintaining clean and secure equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be 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 valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight throughout 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, responding accurately and promptly to questions.
Perform assigned duties as a team member to serve the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to confirm 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 customer locations and deliver orders according to the predetermined route 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 proper signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and 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 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.