CDL A Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, over-the-road routes, shuttle routes, and overnight and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers serve as a point of contact for customers and help ensure deliveries arrive at their destinations in good condition. The position is based in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and offers daily home time. Dispatch times range from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Average annual pay is $90,000–$100,000, with a sign-on bonus of $500 per week for the first 30 weeks. Drivers perform safety inspections, handle and unload freight, verify orders and deliveries, complete required paperwork and service-hour logs, secure equipment and freight, and maintain cleanliness of the tractor and trailers.

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 (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.
Able 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 assigned duties to support the company.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products from the trailer 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 appropriate signatures; collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and 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.
Maintain a daily record of hours of service and enter it in the log according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping duties 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.