CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products to customers safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, with other route types described in the position purpose, and serves as a customer-facing representative who builds lasting customer relationships. The position has local delivery routes, with Monday–Friday schedules and dispatch times between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Average annual pay is $80,000. Drivers conduct vehicle and freight safety checks, complete delivery and hours-of-service paperwork, unload and transport products into customer storage areas, verify deliveries, handle returns and required payments, and maintain clean and secure equipment.

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 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.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 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 duties assigned to support the company.
Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive the assigned route and deliver customer orders according to the delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders 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.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record daily hours of service and enter the 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 equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.