CDL Class B Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-B Driver drives a tractor trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers represent the company to customers and build lasting relationships through professional, timely communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The role also involves handling delivery paperwork and payments where required, managing freight and returns, and maintaining vehicles and work areas. The schedule is five days per week, Monday through Saturday. Pay is $21.70 per hour plus component pay based on cases, miles, and stops. After training, the minimum is $200 per day, with average annual pay of $55,000. Drivers must be able to hand-lift and use equipment such as a two-wheeler and lift gate to move or stack products throughout the shift. Product generally weighs 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-B.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or 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 valid 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 freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, and inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Check item counts and customer invoices for loaded products.
Accurately and legibly 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 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 appropriate 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.
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.