CDL Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

11d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload deliveries, transport products to designated customer storage areas, and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The position also involves checking freight and documentation, securing loads and equipment, recording hours of service, and performing related duties as assigned. Pay is $37.50 per hour, paid weekly. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with one weekday off and every Sunday off. Dispatch begins between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. The employer describes competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and a safe and inclusive working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
12 or more months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test.
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/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, report safety hazards, and ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items, verify customer invoices against loaded products, and 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 move them into designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, contact a supervisor about order removals as required by company policy, verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer, secure trailer doors, and ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight remain secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record daily hours of service 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 paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.