CDL B Driver-4 Day Work Week

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, and unloading deliveries at customer locations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and help build lasting customer relationships. The position is based out of Essex, Vermont, with dispatch between 3:00 and 4:30 a.m. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Workdays average 10–12 hours. Average annual earnings are $104,000, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments over nine months.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-B.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle record for the past three 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 freight 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, 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 policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify 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 delivery 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 locked or otherwise 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.
Record hours of service and maintain the required log 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 equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.