CDL-A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Boston, MA

19d

About The Position

Food and food service delivery drivers play a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. They ensure customer products arrive at the arranged times and in good condition, while representing the company and building relationships with customers. The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed, and shifts start between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Pay is a minimum of $429 per day, paid biweekly. The employer offers competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities supporting America’s food distribution system, and a safe and inclusive working environment focused on rewards, recognition, and respect. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds customer relationships and provides advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
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 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 of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

No manual restriction.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Conduct 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; take appropriate action and report required repairs or safety issues.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight 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.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to 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 required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.