CDL Class A Truck Driver

Performance Food Group • Manassas, VA

19d

About The Position

Food and food service delivery drivers play a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. They ensure customer products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, while building lasting relationships with customers as representatives of the company.

The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, including over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The position is advertised with daily home time, no overnight layovers, a Sunday-through-Thursday night schedule, and Friday and Saturday off.

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/or 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 current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight during the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
• Complete required pre-trip 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 promptly.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices for loaded products.
• Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, scan them, and contact a supervisor about removing orders 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 trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and 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.
• 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 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.
• Welcome bonus of $10,000; terms apply.
• Competitive pay.
• 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