CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver (Home Daily!)

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, serves local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team provides customers with advice and support on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, including over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers help ensure customer orders arrive at the arranged times and in good condition while building lasting customer relationships.

This position is home daily. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays depending on business needs. Average dispatch times are between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.; routes average approximately 10–12 hours. Average annual pay is $80,000, dependent on route and schedule, with a daily minimum pay of $248.93.

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 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 foodservice or beverage delivery experience, including touch freight and ramp deliveries.

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.
• Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
• 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 for loaded products.
• Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork.
• 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 items 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 where 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 necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service records and 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.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED