Class A CDL Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Carroll, IA

17d•$68,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a local CDL-A delivery driver in Dubuque, Iowa. The role delivers food and food-related products to customers on scheduled routes, unloads and places products in designated areas, and represents the company through professional customer interactions. Drivers are responsible for completing deliveries safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. The position is described as home daily, with a Tuesday–Friday schedule starting at 4:30 a.m. and a four-day work week, with overtime and additional weight pay. The posting lists average weekly pay of $1,300–$1,500 ($68,000–$74,000 annually) and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The Driver may operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Duties include vehicle and freight inspections, paperwork and hours-of-service records, customer delivery verification and signatures, handling returns and damaged goods, and securing and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Drivers may also collect cash or checks where required and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL/CDL-A.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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 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 range from 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.
Ability to handle touch freight.
Safe driving record.
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

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; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; verify item counts and customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete required 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 safely and on time.
Unload products and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where 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 required 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 required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers; answer questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.