CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, as well as over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They are a customer-facing representative of the company and help build lasting customer relationships. This position follows local delivery routes, Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Average annual pay is $80,000. The role includes handling freight, unloading products at customer locations, completing delivery paperwork, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Performance Foodservice serves local customers including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.

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 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, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the 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.
Perform assigned duties as a team member to serve the company.
Conduct 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, required repairs, and safety hazards immediately.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
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 to customers and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products from the trailer and transport them to 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 the trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record daily hours of service and maintain logs in accordance with 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.