CDL Class B Delivery Driver - Local Routes

PFG | Performance Good Group

3d • $72,000

About The Position

The Driver, CDL-B 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 professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and help serve the company as members of the department and organization.

The position averages $72,000 or more per year after training. Drivers work five days per week on a split schedule from Monday through Saturday, with no Sundays, and dispatch between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. The role involves completing vehicle and freight safety checks, driving scheduled routes, unloading and delivering products to customer storage areas, processing paperwork and signatures, handling returns and damaged goods, maintaining required service-hour records, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and secure.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
• Valid CDL B.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) for the past three years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass a road test.
• Hold a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
• Ability 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.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of touch-freight experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
• Complete freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive scheduled routes and deliver customer orders on time.
• Unload products 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 the required signatures.
• Collect cash or checks when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight 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.
• Record hours of service daily in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
• Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED