CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d

About The Position

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. They ensure customers’ products arrive at the arranged times and in good condition while building lasting customer relationships as representatives of the company. The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), 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 (DOT) regulations. Training pay is guaranteed at $1,500 per week; after training, average annual pay is $100,000. The schedule varies. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is currently offered depending on experience.

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 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 and stack product cases or 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.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform duties as assigned to serve the company.
• Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or 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 verify customer invoices for loaded products.
• Complete all 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 into 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 when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked or otherwise secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the required paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs 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.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, depending on experience
• 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