CDL B Driver Hiring Event - Open Interviews on Wednesdays

Performance Food Group • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and help build lasting customer relationships. Drivers also work as team members and perform other assigned duties to serve the company.

Performance Foodservice delivers products to a range of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customer advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

The posting advertises open interviews every Wednesday during November, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Performance Foodservice, 226 East View Drive, Mount Pleasant, PA. It also advertises Monday–Friday, home-daily routes and sign-on bonuses (terms apply).

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid CDL-B.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• 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 secure 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- 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 immediately report safety hazards.
• 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 to customers and deliver 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 order removal in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain proper 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 the necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service daily 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.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Sign-on bonuses (terms apply).
• 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