CDL A Driver Hiring Event - Saturday, November 7
About The Position
Performance Foodservice is hiring 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 local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, both intrastate and interstate. They are also customer-facing representatives who build relationships while ensuring deliveries arrive in good condition and comply with Department of Transportation regulations. The role includes vehicle and freight inspections, completing delivery paperwork and service logs, driving scheduled routes, unloading products into designated customer storage areas, obtaining delivery confirmations and signatures, and handling returns and damaged goods. The position is associated with Monday–Friday, home-daily routes. Open interviews are listed for Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at 226 East View Drive, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.
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 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 current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain one.
- Be able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, 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 professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards.
- Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
- Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured, and verify loaded items against customer invoices.
- Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
- Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drive scheduled routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined delivery schedule.
- Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
- Check for damaged goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders as required by company policy.
- Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
- Collect cash or checks when required, load customer returns, and secure trailer doors.
- Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
- Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete the necessary paperwork.
- Unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
- Record hours of service and maintain the required log 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) employer matching.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Sign-on bonuses, subject to terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
