CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•Fairfield, OH

7d•Onsite

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 arranged times and in good condition while building lasting 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 to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role involves communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers; conducting vehicle and freight inspections; following DOT and company safety requirements; delivering and unloading customer orders; completing delivery and hours-of-service paperwork; handling customer returns and required payments; and maintaining clean and secure equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with drivers home daily. Pay potential is up to $90,000 per year, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of physical work experience, such as warehouse operations (order selecting, loading/unloading, or palletizing), construction or general labor, delivery driving or route-based touch-freight service, landscaping, farming, or other high-endurance outdoor work.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and in a timely manner.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Conduct 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 needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight 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 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 proper signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service 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.