CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver - Home Daily

PFG | Performance Good Group

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local and other assigned routes and serve as a customer-facing representative, building relationships with customers. This role offers local routes and home-daily scheduling, with dispatch between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. (typically between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.). Average annual earnings are stated as $80,000+, with additional earning potential for top performers; component pay applies after training. Drivers receive assigned trucks, automatic transmissions, modern equipment, company-provided safety gear, and benefits starting on Day 1. Work includes vehicle and freight inspections, loading and unloading, customer deliveries, delivery documentation, and maintenance of required service-hour logs. Drivers may use a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move products and freight, which generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 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 for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move or stack 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 experience.
Foodservice or beverage delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and answer questions accurately and promptly.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers 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 assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods, customer returns, equipment, and materials, complete necessary paperwork, and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service daily 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 required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.