CDL Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

6d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers unload products into designated customer storage areas and interact with customers while representing the company.

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 criminal background check.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Foodservice or beverage delivery experience, especially 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 professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• 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 policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
• Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when 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 order removal in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures; collect cash or checks when 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, loading dock area, and equipment secure and clean; remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Secure 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 and benefits
• 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