Class A CDL Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice, a broadline distributor, serves local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Delivery drivers help keep the food supply chain moving and represent the company while building relationships with customers. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and unloading food and related products safely and on schedule in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.

The position dispatches early in the morning from the Rogers location at 13400 Commerce Blvd. Drivers work five days per week on a schedule spanning Monday through Saturday, with a weekday off. Training is paid at an effective hourly rate of $34. Once fully trained, drivers earn an average of $100,000 per year through a component pay program. A $12,000 sign-on bonus is offered; terms apply.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
• Valid CDL A.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Clean motor vehicle report 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 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

• Touch freight delivery experience.
• Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
• Experience with handheld proof-of-delivery scanning systems.
• Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and answer questions accurately and promptly.
• Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Count items and verify customer invoices for products loaded.
• Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• 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 items for damage, scan them, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
• Confirm deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
• Collect cash or checks when required, load customer returns, 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 necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service and maintain the required log 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.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• A safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• $12,000 sign-on bonus; terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED