CDL-A Delivery Driver (Regional Route)

PFG | Performance Good Group

10d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Routes are a combination of solo and team routes lasting 1–4 days, based on a four-day work week. The position is based at 500 Metro Park Drive, McKinney, Texas. Work includes ramp work and touch freight, including breakdown mixed pallets, using newer all-automatic trucks and equipment. The stated weekly minimum is $1,450, including per diem when on route. Drivers help ensure customer orders arrive in good condition and build relationships with customers. Duties include vehicle and freight safety checks, loading and unloading deliveries, customer interaction, documentation, and securing and maintaining equipment. The job requires handling freight ranging generally from 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, up to approximately 60–90 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 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 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 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 coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties in support of the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Accurately and legibly complete paperwork associated with freight.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customers and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan them, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to 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 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 hours of service daily and maintain the required log 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.