CDL-A Delivery Truck Driver - Virtual Hiring Event 11/12

PFG | Performance Good Group

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking a CDL-A Driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers serve as a point of contact for customers and help ensure their orders arrive in good condition. The role includes performing vehicle and freight safety checks, following DOT and company driving policies, completing delivery paperwork and hours-of-service logs, transporting and unloading products into customer storage areas, verifying deliveries and collecting payment where required, and handling returns, damaged goods, and equipment. The posting describes a home-daily role with a five-day work week and a Monday–Saturday schedule. It advertises annual earnings of $80,000 to $100,000 and notes that uniforms and work boots are provided.

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 certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and 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 freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, approximately 60–90 pounds.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, responding accurately and promptly to questions.
Perform assigned duties as a team member in support of the department and company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers 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 established routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or check payments where required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at 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 necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.