CDL Class A Delivery Driver - No Experience Needed

PFG | Performance Good Group

6d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role. The Driver Trainee learns or gains experience driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on interstate, local, regional, and overnight routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products. Routes must be completed safely and in compliance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and performs duties in accordance with customer service practices and company work methods. The position includes a four-night work week, home daily, with dispatch between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Compensation includes a weekly minimum guarantee of $1,450, with stated annual earnings of $80,000–$90,000. A $9,000 new-employee welcome bonus and a $2,500 referral bonus for current employees are also mentioned; terms apply. The role involves training with a driver trainer, completing deliveries, unloading and handling freight, maintaining safety and delivery documentation, and caring for vehicle and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
For internal PFG candidates: one year of service in good standing as specified by the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and ability to attain a CDL permit and DOT Health Card.
For external entry-level hires: 0–6 months with a CDL.
Valid CDL Class A.
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 road test.
Attain or hold a valid current 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 weighing approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location, throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required, completing and maintaining training documentation.
Ride with and assist a driver trainer during deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailer loading and freight security; count items, check invoices, complete freight paperwork accurately, and move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the scheduled route.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas; check for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about order removals as required, verify delivery, obtain signatures, collect payment where required, and load and secure customer returns.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured as required.
Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in, complete required paperwork, unload equipment and materials, and remove trailer trash as required.
Maintain a daily hours-of-service record and enter the log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.