CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

15d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, over-the-road routes, shuttle routes, and overnight and drive-and-drop routes. They unload products into designated customer storage areas, verify deliveries, and build lasting relationships with customers. Routes are scheduled so drivers return home daily and service all scheduled customers by the end of the route.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 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 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, and/or other equipment to move 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

One year of foodservice delivery experience.

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 serve 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 as needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, 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.
Accurately and legibly complete paperwork associated with freight.
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 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 trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately 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 in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general 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.