CDL A Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload products at customer locations, verify deliveries, and help maintain relationships with customers as a representative of the company. Dispatch times range from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and drivers are home daily. The stated average annual pay is $90,000–$100,000. The position also offers a sign-on bonus of $500 per week for the first 30 weeks. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customer support and advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and business strategies.

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 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 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 or freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform other assigned duties to support 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 safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete freight-related 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 items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with 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.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight secured.
Bring damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete the required paperwork.
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 each shift.