CDL A Local Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Columbus, OH

5d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a local CDL-A delivery driver to deliver and unload food and food-related products for customers on intrastate and interstate routes. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck and are responsible for safe, timely deliveries in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The position is based in Springfield, Ohio, and offers home-daily routes, consistent schedules, a four-day workweek option, and overtime. Dispatch schedules are Monday through Friday between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM for day dispatch, or Sunday through Friday between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM for night dispatch. Average pay is $1,440 or more per week, or approximately $70,000–$75,000 annually, with weekly bonuses available. Drivers perform vehicle and freight safety checks, follow DOT and company requirements, maintain accurate records and paperwork, and communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The role includes unloading freight and placing products in designated customer storage areas, handling returns and damaged goods, and completing other assigned duties. The position requires physical handling of product cases and freight, generally weighing 10–35 pounds and sometimes approximately 60–90 pounds, using a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment. The company describes itself as part of a Fortune 150 company serving convenience retailers across the United States and Canada, with more than $23 billion in revenue. Benefits and opportunities mentioned include day-one health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) with company match, a stock purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, education assistance, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
At least 6 months of delivery experience.
Valid Class A CDL and applicable state licensing or certifications.
Must be over 21 years of age.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
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 weighing generally 10–35 pounds and sometimes approximately 60–90 pounds.
Strong customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products safely and on time.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, trailer, and freight; report hazards, safety issues, and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
Check freight loading and security, count products, verify invoices, and complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Deliver customer orders on the predetermined route schedule and transport products into designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about removals when required, verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns, secure trailer doors and equipment, and ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight remain secured.
Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service and maintain the required log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform 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.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other related duties as assigned.