CDL A Local Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Village of Great Neck, NY

12d•Onsite

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, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, and serve as a customer-facing representative who builds lasting relationships. The position offers a starting base pay rate of $30.61 per hour and a $4,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions for people who have worked for a PFG-owned company within the prior six months. The schedule has early morning starts Monday through Friday, with drivers home every night.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
6 to 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
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 valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
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.

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 professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Contribute 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 promptly; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete freight 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 to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns 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 required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service and maintain 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.