CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver - Home Daily (Paid Training)

PFG | Performance Good Group

11d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, serves local customers including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service restaurants. Its team provides customers with advice and support, and helps independent restaurant owners achieve their goals. The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely and on time, following Department of Transportation regulations. The role involves customer interaction, route deliveries, freight handling, vehicle and safety checks, accurate documentation, and securing and maintaining equipment. This position offers paid training, home-daily routes, and a Monday–Friday schedule with early morning starts between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 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 secure 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 and freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift. Products generally range from 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned duties as a team member in support of the department and organization.
Complete required pre- 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 guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive established routes and deliver customer orders according to the delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport items 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 required signatures.
Collect cash or checks when 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 required 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 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.