CDL A Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

8d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, 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 accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers help keep the country’s food supply chain moving and represent the company while building relationships with customers. The position pays an average of $90,000–$100,000 annually. Dispatch times range from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and drivers are home daily. A sign-on bonus of $500 per week is offered for the first 30 weeks.

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 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 current valid 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 freight throughout the shift. Product generally weighs 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer under DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and compare customer invoices with the products loaded.
Complete freight-related 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 where required, load customer returns, and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods, customer returns, equipment, and materials; complete required paperwork and remove trailer trash as needed.
Record hours of service in the required log 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.