CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

17d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, helping support the country’s food supply chain and building relationships with customers. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers may also unload and transport products into designated customer storage areas.

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 (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain one.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, up to approximately 60–90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform assigned duties 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.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
• 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 into designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, scan them, and contact a supervisor about order removal in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
• Collect cash or checks when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure the trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service daily 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.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for candidates with at least 1 year of foodservice delivery experience.

What This Job Offers

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