CDL A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

13d•$90,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers safely, on schedule, and in good condition. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, and other delivery routes, and may unload products into designated customer storage areas. Drivers represent the company to its customers and help build lasting customer relationships. This position is based at 8121 Melton Road in Gary, Indiana. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers are home daily, with no team runs or sleeper routes. Earning potential is $90,000–$135,000 per year, with an average of $94,000 annually.

Requirements

At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
Valid CDL A.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past three 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 throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months of tractor-trailer combination experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete 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, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and 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 goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure the 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.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and enter them in the log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping duties 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.