Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Dubuque, IA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A CDL Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products to local customers on scheduled routes. Drivers are responsible for getting orders to their destinations on time and in good condition while following Department of Transportation regulations and company safety policies. The role includes unloading freight and placing products in designated customer areas, verifying deliveries, handling customer returns, and interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The position is based at 2330 Rockdale Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with a 4:30 a.m. start, a four-day workweek, and overtime pay. Drivers are home daily. Average weekly pay is listed as $1,300–$1,500 ($68,000–$74,000 annually), with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and additional weight pay. The job requires a valid Class A CDL, a safe driving record, commercial driving experience, and the ability to handle touch freight.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) 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.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Ability to handle touch freight.
Safe driving record.
Customer-service mindset.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of foodservice distribution industry experience.
Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.
Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on assigned 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.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify loaded products against customer invoices.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required 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.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain required logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.