CDL A Local Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Johnson City, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, which may include over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They interact with customers as representatives of the company and help build lasting customer relationships. The position offers local delivery routes with drivers home daily, a Monday–Friday schedule, early morning starts, and weekends off. Drivers earn an average of $80,000 or more annually, plus an additional $200 per week during the five-week training period. The company provides modern automatic equipment, uniforms, boots, and safety gear at no cost, as well as benefits beginning on Day 1. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, 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

At least 12 months of touch-freight delivery 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 support the company.
Complete required pre-trip 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 safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; verify item counts and customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products from the trailer and transport them to 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 appropriate 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.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to 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.