CDL A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

26d

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 scheduled destination on time and in good condition while building lasting relationships with customers. The 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 and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The position pays $31.20 per hour, paid weekly, and offers a 4- or 5-day work week. Drivers perform vehicle and freight safety checks, follow DOT regulations and company policies, complete delivery and service paperwork, deliver and unload customer orders, handle returns and payments when required, and maintain the vehicle and work areas.

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.
At least 21 years of age.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Valid current DOT Health Card or ability 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.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform duties as assigned to serve the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards immediately.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect the trailer 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 from the trailer and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure the trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and 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.
Record daily hours of service and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general 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.