CDL Class A Route Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

7d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products safely and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers interact with customers and help build lasting customer relationships.

This role involves daily multi-stop routes with 10 or more customers. Freight handling includes mixed pallets and touch freight, using a ramp and hand truck. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch at 2 a.m. and average shifts of 10 hours. Starting training pay is $320 per day; route work has a guaranteed minimum of $400 per day, with an average of $420 per day.

Drivers perform vehicle and freight safety inspections, follow DOT and company driving rules, maintain required records and paperwork, verify and unload orders, handle returns and damaged goods, secure equipment and freight, and keep the tractor, trailer, and work areas clean. The position also requires professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers and completion of other assigned duties.

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 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.
• Able 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 location.

Nice To Haves

• One year of foodservice or beverage experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, responding accurately and promptly to questions.
• Perform assigned duties as a team member to serve the company.
• Complete 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 required repairs and take appropriate action.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
• Complete freight-related 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 for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with 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.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service records and 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 required 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.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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