CDL A Delivery Driver - (3-Day Floater)

PFG | Performance Good Group

19d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, while complying with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload products into designated customer storage areas, verify deliveries, and build professional relationships with customers. This three-day floater role has dispatch times between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.; the schedule will be discussed during the interview. After training, the minimum weekly pay is $1,050. Drivers are paid by cases, miles, stops, and dispatch fee.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience, including tractor-trailer 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.
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.
Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices against 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 to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor regarding order removal in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Load customer returns, secure trailer doors, and keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in, complete required paperwork, and remove equipment, materials, and trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain required 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.