CDL A Delivery Driver Extraboard

Performance Food Group•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Extraboard Position, requiring travel to cover PTO and call offs, with mileage, per diem, and hotels covered by the company. The role offers an average annual pay of $114,000+ and benefits starting on Day 1 of employment, including free uniforms and an annual safety boot allowance. The company emphasizes competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities within America’s food distribution system, and a safe, inclusive working environment. The CDL-A Driver plays a critical role in the country's food supply chain, ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to customers. Drivers are responsible for operating a tractor trailer or straight truck on various routes, including intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive and drop routes, all in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. They also serve as the face of the company, building lasting relationships with customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
12+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A
Must be 21+ years of age
Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Nice To Haves

12+ months Foodservice/Beverage delivery experience
Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e. PeopleNet)
Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e. POD)
Customer service related work experience

Responsibilities

Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
Immediately reports all safety hazards.
Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Performs other related duties as assigned.