CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver - Onsite Hiring Event - 11/18!

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, 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. Drivers ensure orders arrive at their destinations as scheduled and in good condition, and build relationships with customers as representatives of the company.

The schedule is a four-day workweek, scheduled within Sunday through Saturday. Dispatch times range from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with end times varying. Routes may involve working with a partner or operating independently, depending on business needs and route structure. Nearly 50% of the fleet has lift gates to support deliveries and reduce unloading demands. The posting also announces an onsite hiring event on Wednesday, November 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2042 Airport Court, Marietta, Georgia; no appointment is needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• 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 current valid 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 or stack product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location.

Nice To Haves

• Touch freight delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
• Check that trailer freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Count items and check 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 to customers and deliver 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 when required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or 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 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 equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Welcome bonus of $7,500, subject to terms; people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the previous six months are ineligible.
• Competitive pay, with average weekly earnings of $1,545 and additional earning opportunities.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED