CDL A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers using a tractor-trailer or straight truck. Routes may be intrastate or interstate and include local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers must deliver orders safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, while providing professional customer service and building lasting customer relationships. The position pays $405.18 per day, paid bi-weekly, with stated annual earnings of $96,000 or more. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch times between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.; drivers are home daily. Uniforms and an annual safety boot allowance are provided, and benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle record (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 DOT Health Card.
Ability 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 and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Participate as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify loaded products against customer invoices.
Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customer locations and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Collect cash or check payments when 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 necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and 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.