CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver - Home Daily

Performance Food Group•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers deliver customer orders, verify and secure freight, complete required paperwork and service-hour logs, and maintain safe, clean equipment. They communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and help build lasting customer relationships. This role offers local routes and home every night. Dispatch is between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m., averaging between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Trucks are assigned, with no slip seating, and have automatic transmissions and modern equipment. Pay is component-based after training, with average annual earnings of $80,000+ and additional earning potential for top performers. Company-provided safety gear is included.

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/or 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 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 throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can 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 and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned duties as a team member to serve the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards; report safety issues, hazards, or required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify invoices for loaded products.
Complete 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 items, scan products, 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 onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain 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.