CDL B Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

21d

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver drives a tractor trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and work as team members to serve the company.

The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with dispatch between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. Average annual pay is $75,000. Duties also include conducting vehicle and freight safety checks, completing delivery paperwork and hours-of-service logs, handling products and customer returns, collecting payment where required, and maintaining clean and secure equipment.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid CDL-B.
• At least 21 years of age.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards promptly, and 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 required freight 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 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 check payments 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 necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service records and 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 the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED