CDL-B Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Boston, MA

About The Position

Food and food service delivery drivers play a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. The CDL-B Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Routes may include intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers represent the company to customers and build lasting relationships by communicating professionally and ensuring questions are answered accurately and promptly. The role also supports the department and organization by performing assigned duties as needed. The position offers a minimum of $378 per day, paid bi-weekly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed. Drivers have early start times, local routes, and are home daily. The posting describes Performance Foodservice as a broadline distributor serving local customers such as restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid CDL-A or CDL-B.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
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, criminal background check, and 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 and freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Perform 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, hazards, and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is loaded and secured properly; 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 to customer locations and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan them, 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 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 housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.