CDL Class A Delivery Driver Night Shift

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

The CDL-A 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, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers ensure customer orders arrive as scheduled and in good condition while building relationships with customers.

The position pays a minimum of $310 per day, with opportunities to earn more. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with dispatch beginning at 10 PM and continuing until the route is complete. The role requires handling and moving freight, making customer deliveries, completing route and safety paperwork, and maintaining secure, clean equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
• Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
• Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of physical work experience, such as warehouse operations (order selecting, loading/unloading, or palletizing), construction or general labor, delivery driving or route-based touch-freight service, landscaping, farming, or other high-endurance outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, responding to questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailer freight to ensure it 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 assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined 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 where required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment secured; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash 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 all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED