CDL A Delivery Driver No Experience

PFG | Performance Good Group•Columbus, OH

20d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Delivery Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, helping ensure questions are answered accurately and promptly. This role is a full-time company driver position with a four-day work week and daily home time. The posting lists annual earnings of $70,000–$75,000 and the location as 1982 Commerce Rd., Springfield, OH 45504. The position includes required vehicle and freight inspections, safe-driving compliance, delivery and return handling, customer verification and signatures, collection of payments where required, accurate paperwork and hours-of-service logs, and housekeeping and equipment security. Drivers may also perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid CDL-A.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past three 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 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 6 months of commercial driving experience.
At least 6 months of delivery experience.
At least 1 year of foodservice distribution industry 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

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
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, check customer invoices against loaded products, and complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive assigned delivery 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 order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure the trailer doors and equipment.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the 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 necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.