CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products safely and on schedule, serving as a company representative and building customer relationships. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, and unloading products at customer locations in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Routes dispatch from Kendallville, Indiana. Team and solo driving opportunities are available, including four- or five-day routes and some routes that are home daily. Occasional layovers may occur during training until an assigned route is established. Drivers operate automatic tractors and use well-maintained, newer equipment. Training pay is guaranteed at $1,600 per week, paid biweekly. Average annual earnings are stated as $90,000+, with opportunities to increase income by working additional days. The posting also offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to terms, free uniforms, a safety boot allowance, and benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

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 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 freight throughout the shift; product generally weighs 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.
Perform assigned duties as a department and organization team member.
Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify 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 assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required 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 and maintain the required 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 equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.