CDL A Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

7d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers serve as the face of the company and build lasting relationships with customers. The position is located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Dispatch times range from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and drivers are home daily. Average annual pay is $90,000–$100,000, with a sign-on bonus of $500 per week for the first 30 weeks. The role includes Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other benefits.

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.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, up to approximately 60–90 pounds throughout the shift.

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 checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, report safety hazards, and ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Check item counts and customer invoices for loaded products, and accurately complete required freight paperwork.
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 products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removals according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where 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 the necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service and maintain 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 each shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.