CDL Class A Route Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, and unload products at customer locations. The role also involves customer interaction and building lasting customer relationships. This position is Monday through Friday, with dispatch at 2 AM and average shifts of 10 hours. Routes are daily and multi-stop, with 10 or more customers per day. The job involves touch freight, mixed pallets, ramp work, and hand-truck work. Starting pay is $320 per day during training, with a $400 daily minimum guarantee on routes and average pay of $420 per day. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company describes its work as supporting the food distribution system and offers a safe, inclusive working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and 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 current valid DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
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 the location.

Nice To Haves

2 years of CDL-A driving experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, providing accurate and timely answers.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer, and take appropriate action when equipment does not meet company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Accurately complete required freight paperwork.
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 for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain the 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 the necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain logs 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 the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.