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

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline food distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams build customer relationships and support customers with operational advice, menu development, product selection, and strategies.

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. The role delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers serve as a customer-facing representative, helping ensure products arrive at the arranged destination and in good condition.

The position advertises average annual earnings of $95,000 and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. The schedule is Monday through Saturday. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The job also offers growth opportunities and a safe, inclusive working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 secure a new one.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and stack product cases or 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 co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• 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 under DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
• Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork.
• 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 from the trailer and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, 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 check payments where required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer 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 required paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service and maintain logs 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED