CDL A Route Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Tucson, AZ

4d•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 and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers help maintain the food supply chain and represent the company to customers by ensuring orders arrive at the arranged times and in good condition while building customer relationships. The position is based at 3519 E. 34th Street, Tucson, AZ 85713. Drivers work a five-day schedule Monday through Saturday, with no Sundays; days off vary, so flexibility is required. Dispatch times range from 12 AM to 5 AM, shifts average 10 hours, and all work is ramp work. Some routes may involve team driving and overnight layovers. Average yearly income is stated as $80,000+ per year, with opportunities for quarterly safety bonuses. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts work with customers on operations, menu development, product selection, and strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 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 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 product cases and freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Flexibility to work varying days off on a five-day schedule running Monday through Saturday.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of touch-freight delivery experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties in support of 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 and required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
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 and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removals 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 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 as required by 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.