CDL A Local Delivery Driver
About The Position
Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a local CDL-A delivery driver in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The position delivers food and food-related products to customers on scheduled local routes, both intrastate and interstate, and involves unloading freight into designated customer storage areas. Drivers are responsible for safe, timely deliveries in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies, while communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 4:00 and 6:00 AM. A four-day work week is available, and overtime is offered. Drivers are home daily. Compensation is listed as $1,440–$1,630 per week, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a performance bonus of up to $500 per month.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of tractor-trailer driving experience.
- Valid Class A CDL and minimum age of 21.
- Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
- Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
- Maintain a safe driving record.
- Ability to handle touch freight and unload products.
- Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.
- Strong customer service mindset.
Responsibilities
- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report hazards, safety issues, and required repairs.
- Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
- Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
- Count loaded items, verify customer invoices, and 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 into designated customer storage areas.
- Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
- Verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and collect cash or checks when required.
- Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors, tractor, trailer, and freight.
- Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete the 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.
- Keep the tractor, loading dock area, and trailers clean; secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Education assistance and growth opportunities.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Performance bonus of up to $500 per month.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
