CDL B Driver-4 Day Work Week

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, and represents the company while building relationships with customers. The role also requires professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers and support for the department and organization as needed. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Dispatch is between 3:00 and 4:30 a.m.; workdays average 10–12 hours. The position reports daily to Essex, Vermont. Average annual earnings are $104,000. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments over nine months, and the employee may be eligible for a longevity bonus after one year. Boots and uniforms are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-B.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report 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 secure 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

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; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards, 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 freight-related 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 and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required 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 the required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain a daily record of hours of service 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 all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.