CDL A Delivery Driver Extraboard

Performance Food Group•Louisville, KY

18d

About The Position

This is an extraboard position requiring travel to cover paid time off and call-offs. Mileage, per diem, and hotel expenses are covered. The position offers average annual pay of $114,000 or more and a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to terms. Benefits begin on the first day of employment; uniforms and an annual safety boot allowance are provided. Food and food-service delivery drivers support the country’s food supply chain by delivering customers’ products on schedule and in good condition while 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. The driver delivers and/or unloads food and related products safely and promptly, following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams work with customers on operational advice, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 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 record for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a 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 foodservice or beverage delivery experience.
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.

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 support the company.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect freight to ensure it 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 items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removal 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 trailer doors; keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Bring damaged goods and customer returns to 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 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.