CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$80,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, both intrastate and interstate. The role delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers interact with customers and represent the company while building customer relationships. The position offers an average annual salary of $80,000–$89,000, a four-day work week, and dispatch times between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. Free uniforms, a safety boot allowance, and a sign-on bonus of $10,000 (terms apply) are also offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
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 obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, 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/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards immediately.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect the trailer to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices for products loaded.
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 transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan them, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure the 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 trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain the required log 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 all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.