CDL-A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group • Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

The CDL-A Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers are also a customer-facing representative of the company and build relationships through professional, timely communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers.

The role includes inspecting and securing vehicles and freight, delivering and unloading orders, verifying deliveries and obtaining signatures, handling returns and required payments, and completing delivery and hours-of-service records. Drivers maintain clean equipment and work areas, report safety issues and needed repairs, and complete assigned duties that support the department and organization.

Vistar is described as America’s leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor, with more than 25 distribution centers serving customers throughout the United States. The company emphasizes innovation, customer service, teamwork, doing what is right, and community involvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and 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 secure 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 can weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of commercial driving experience is strongly preferred; otherwise, candidates must have a job with at least 4 years of tenure.
• Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
• Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.
• Customer service-related work experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (also listed as a required qualification).

Responsibilities

• Perform 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, hazards, and required repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines.
• 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 items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
• Collect cash or checks where 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 the required 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 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.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED