CDL A Local Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, as well as over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload products at customer locations and build lasting customer relationships as representatives of the company. This position has an early-morning start Monday through Friday, with drivers home every night. Starting base pay is $30.61 per hour. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered, except to anyone who has worked for a Performance Food Group-owned company within the last six months. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company’s teams work with customers on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
6 to 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and stack freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

6 to 12 months of foodservice distribution industry experience.
Hand-unloading or touch-freight experience.
Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
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, required repairs, and hazards immediately, and take appropriate action when needed.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customer locations according to the predetermined delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removal in accordance with 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 locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general 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.