CDL A Driver - Entry Level - Onsite Hiring Event 11/04!

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role. The Driver Trainee learns to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and/or overnight routes, delivering and unloading food and related products. Routes must be completed safely and in accordance with Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role involves professional interactions with customers, vendors, and coworkers and supporting the department and organization as needed. The position includes an onsite hiring event on Wednesday, November 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 825 Maddox Simpson Pkwy, Lebanon, Tennessee. No appointment is needed. The listed pay is $25 per hour. The schedule is described as Sunday–Sunday on a four-day route, with dispatch times between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.; the schedule may vary. Drivers use reliable, well-maintained equipment, and uniforms are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
0–6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL license; the posting specifies a CDL A license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
Have or obtain a valid current 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 approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required, completing and maintaining training documentation.
Ride with and assist a driver trainer with deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions.
Perform pre- 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 guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailer loading and freight security; count items, check customer invoices, and accurately 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 and transport them to designated customer storage areas; check for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removal as required by Company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and Company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.