CDL Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

10d

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers are also a customer-facing representative of the company and help build lasting customer relationships.

The position pays a minimum of $310 per day, with opportunities to earn more. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with one weekday off and every Sunday off. Dispatch begins between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers perform vehicle and freight safety checks, follow DOT and company driving policies, verify and deliver orders, unload and handle products and returns, complete required paperwork and hours-of-service logs, and maintain clean and secure 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 for the past 3 years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test.
• Pass a 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 product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights 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, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, repair needs, and safety hazards.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight 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 to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer 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 proper signatures.
• Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and 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 hours of service daily and enter them in the log according to 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.

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