CDL A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group • Portland, OR

14d • $79,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company and provides fresh and broad-line solutions to convenience retailers across the U.S. and Canada. The company supports customers through its distribution centers and reports more than $23 billion in revenue.

The CDL A Delivery Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers using a tractor-trailer or straight truck. Routes may include local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, both intrastate and interstate. Drivers deliver safely and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, maintain professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and contribute as members of the department and organization.

The position pays $79,000 to $93,000 per year, with compensation for each stop, load, and mile, a $750 monthly driver customer service bonus, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments during the first year. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday on call. Dispatch begins at 5:30 a.m., and drivers deliver until the route is complete.

Drivers must be able to hand-lift and use equipment such as a two-wheeler and lift gate to move or stack freight during the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A and be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle record 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.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
• Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.
• Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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, required repairs, and hazards; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Count items and check customer invoices for loaded products.
• Complete 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 the predetermined schedule.
• Unload products and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
• Check for damaged goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removal in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required 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 necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Record hours of service 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 necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid in increments over the first year.
• $750 monthly driver customer service bonus.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED