CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$80,000 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers in a safe and timely manner, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role may involve driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers represent the company to customers and help build lasting relationships. The position is based out of Kendallville, Indiana, with four-day workweeks and dispatch times between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Average annual salary is listed as $80,000–$89,000. The posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply), free uniforms, and a safety boot allowance.

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/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 DOT Health Card.
Able 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

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Participate as a team member and perform duties assigned to serve the company.
Perform required pre- 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, hazards, and required repairs; 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 freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailers as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure 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 daily hours of service in the log according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.