CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives 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 and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers help ensure customer orders arrive in good condition and build lasting relationships with customers. The position has night dispatch, with start times between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. depending on the route. Routes include single-day layovers. Drivers are paid by cases, miles, stops, and dispatch fee. Average annual pay is $91,000.

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 (MVR) 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 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.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform required pre- 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 required repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect the trailer to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify 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 to and deliver customer orders according to the scheduled route.
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 appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight 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.
Maintain a daily record of hours of service and enter it in the log according to 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.