CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload deliveries into designated customer storage areas, verify orders with customers, and build lasting customer relationships. This position is described as home daily, with a Monday-Friday schedule and early morning dispatches between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. The posting advertises an $8,000 sign-on bonus and average annual pay of $88,000, depending on route, with additional earning potential for top performers. The company provides automatic transmissions, modern equipment, and safety gear.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be 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 valid 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 or stack freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Conduct 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 safety hazards.
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 products loaded.
Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailers as needed.
Drive to customers and deliver 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 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 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 a daily record of hours of service and enter logs according to 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.