Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group•Bismarck, IA

16d•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 ensuring that orders arrive safely, on time, and in good condition while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. They represent the company in customer interactions and help build lasting customer relationships. The position is based at 1603 93rd St NE, Bismarck, ND 58501. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with a 6 a.m. start time and a four-day work week. Overtime pay and weight pay are offered. Average weekly pay is listed as $1,450–$1,575, with expected first-year pay of $77,000–$82,000, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Drivers operate tractor-trailers on local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes as assigned. Duties include vehicle and freight inspections, delivery and unloading, handling customer returns, completing delivery documentation and hours-of-service records, securing equipment and freight, and maintaining cleanliness. Drivers also communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid Class A CDL.
At least 21 years of age.
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 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; product generally weighs 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.
Ability and willingness to handle touch freight.
Strong 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 on assigned delivery routes and deliver food and food-related products safely and on schedule.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer in accordance with 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 check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Unload products, transport them to designated customer storage areas, and complete damage-control checks and scanning.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures; collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns, secure trailer doors and equipment, and bring damaged goods and returns to driver check-in with 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.
Communicate professionally and accurately with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and perform other assigned duties.