CDL A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

13d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers unload products into designated customer storage areas, verify deliveries, and build lasting relationships with customers. The schedule is 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. Drivers are paid by cases, miles, stops, and dispatch fee, with a progression daily minimum.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and 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, 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 professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Participate 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 or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect the trailer to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify customer invoices against the products loaded.
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 the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and transport them into 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 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 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.
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.