CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers also unload products, verify deliveries, and build positive relationships with customers.

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 certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) 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 secure a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and stack product cases or freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Contribute as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly; 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 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 order removals according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Bring damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in, unload them, and complete required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain required 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 each shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.