CDL B Driver Hiring Event - Saturday, November 7

Performance Food Group•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, over-the-road routes, shuttle routes, overnight routes, and drive-and-drop routes. They interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and help build lasting customer relationships. Drivers also perform other duties assigned to support the company. The position is based at Performance Foodservice, 226 East View Drive, Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The posting advertises open interviews on Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., competitive pay, Monday–Friday schedules, home-daily routes, and sign-on bonuses subject to terms. It also describes the role as essential to the food distribution supply chain and highlights a safe, inclusive workplace and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid 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 and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a 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 of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Perform 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 required repairs and safety issues.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and report safety hazards immediately.
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 as needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate 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.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete the 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 clear and clean as required.
Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.