Experienced CDL Class A Truck Driver - Hiring Event 10/28

Performance Food Group•Manassas, VA

2d•Onsite

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 to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers are responsible for ensuring customer orders arrive in good condition and for building lasting customer relationships. Routes are home daily and run 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. The role includes conducting vehicle and freight safety inspections, following DOT and company driving policies, completing required delivery paperwork and hours-of-service logs, delivering and unloading orders, handling returns and damaged goods, obtaining customer signatures and collecting payment where required, and keeping vehicles and work areas clean. Drivers may perform other related duties as assigned.

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 and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a valid current 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 throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned duties as a team member to serve the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; check item counts and customer invoices.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removal in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures; collect cash or checks where 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 daily 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.