CDL-A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

13d

About The Position

The CDL-A Delivery Driver transports food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers may operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate or interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload and place deliveries in designated customer storage areas, verify orders and delivery paperwork, and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers. Drivers also carry out vehicle and freight safety checks, maintain required hours-of-service records, secure equipment and freight, and perform related duties as assigned. The position supports the food supply chain and includes customer-facing responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A and must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a current valid 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 or stack product cases and freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of commercial driving experience is strongly preferred; otherwise, must have a job with at least 4 years of tenure.
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.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (also listed as a required qualification).

Responsibilities

Perform 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 policies, report hazards promptly, and confirm trailer freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count loaded items, check customer invoices, and accurately complete required freight paperwork.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about order removal when required by policy, verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns and secure trailer doors; ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight remain locked or secured.
Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record daily hours of service in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Maintain general cleanliness and housekeeping in the tractor, loading dock area, and trailers; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.