CDL A Route Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers are expected to provide professional customer service and build lasting customer relationships. The position is based at 3519 E. 34th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713. The work week is five days, Monday through Saturday, with no Sundays; days off vary, so flexibility is required. Routes may involve team driving or overnight layovers. Dispatch times range from 12 AM to 5 AM, and shifts average 10 hours. The posting states average yearly income of $80,000 or more and quarterly safety bonus opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 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 record (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 throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Flexibility to work a five-day schedule Monday through Saturday with varying days off; routes may include team driving or overnight layovers.

Nice To Haves

Six months of touch-freight delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Participate as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer under DOT regulations, ensure company safety standards are met, and take appropriate action when needed.
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 loaded and secured properly.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined 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 order removal in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured at all times.
Unload damaged goods, customer returns, equipment, and materials; remove trailer trash as required; return goods to driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Record hours of service daily and maintain the required log according to 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 each shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.