$12,000.00 Sign on Bonus! CDL-A Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, drive-and-drop, intrastate, and interstate routes as assigned. The role also involves interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly, and contributing as a team member. This position is based in Budd Lake, New Jersey, with local routes, an early-morning dispatch, and a Monday–Friday schedule. The posting advertises a starting rate of $30 per hour and a $12,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
6 months to 1 year of commercial driving experience.
Foodservice distribution industry experience.
Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.
Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

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 and required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines, and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight; count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly, and move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured as appropriate.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns, complete driver check-in paperwork and procedures at the end of the shift, and remove equipment, materials, and trash from trailers as required.
Comply with daily record-keeping and hours-of-service requirements, following DOT, state, and company policies.
Follow safety standards and proper freight-handling guidelines throughout the delivery process.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with company policies and standards.