CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives 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 help maintain the country’s food supply chain and represent the company while building relationships with customers. The role involves customer interaction, vehicle and freight safety checks, route deliveries, unloading products into designated customer storage areas, handling returns and required paperwork, and maintaining equipment and work areas. Dispatch is between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Friday, with rotational Saturdays. The stated annual pay range is $50,000–$90,000.

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/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 and/or stack product cases or freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Foodservice or beverage delivery experience, particularly multiple-stop and manual-offload (touch freight) deliveries.
Experience using onboard computers and electronic logging device (ELD) systems, such as PeopleNet.
Familiarity with handheld point-of-delivery (POD) scanning technology.

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 serve the company.
Perform required pre- 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 guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete freight-related 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 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 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 required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain logs 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.