CDL A Local Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, serves local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team works closely with customers to provide advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products safely and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers help ensure customers’ orders arrive in good condition and on schedule while building lasting customer relationships. This position offers local routes with daily home time, a Monday–Friday schedule, early morning start times, and weekends off. The posting states average annual earnings of $80,000 or more, plus an additional $200 per week during the five-week training period. Drivers operate modern automatic equipment and receive company-provided uniforms, boots, and safety gear at no cost, along with Day 1 benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or 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 DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or 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 serve the company.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect the trailer 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 and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to 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 appropriately locked and 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.
Record daily hours of service and maintain the required log 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 all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.