CDL-A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

8d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition. The role drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers unload products into designated customer storage areas, verify deliveries, and build professional relationships with customers. The schedule requires working Monday, Friday, and Saturday, with days off including Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Dispatch occurs between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM. The stated average annual salary is $90,000–$95,000.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) 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 one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, approximately 60–90 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of physical work experience, such as warehouse operations (order selecting, loading/unloading, or palletizing), construction, or touch-freight delivery.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned team and organizational duties as needed.
Conduct required pre- 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 hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete freight-related 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 about order removal in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required, load customer returns, 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 the necessary 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 as required.
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.