Experienced CDL Class A Truck Driver - Hiring Event 11/11

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d•$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking an experienced CDL-A driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, following Department of Transportation regulations. The role involves customer interaction, delivery and unloading of products, delivery documentation, vehicle and freight safety, and maintaining equipment and work areas. Routes are home daily and scheduled Sunday through Thursday nights, with positions based in Manassas or Sterling, Virginia. Drivers can earn up to $130,000 per year and may be eligible for a $10,000 welcome bonus, subject to terms.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move and stack product cases or freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned team duties to support the department and company.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
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 when needed.
Follow predetermined delivery schedules to deliver customer orders.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns and secure trailer doors and freight.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods, customer returns, equipment, and materials; complete required paperwork and remove trailer trash as needed.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.