Class A CDL Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking a delivery driver to transport food and food-related products to customers safely and on schedule. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers represent the company to its customers and help build lasting relationships through professional service. The position dispatches early in the morning from Fargo, North Dakota. It offers a four-day work week scheduled Monday through Friday, with one weekday off while maintaining a full work week. During training, drivers earn an effective hourly rate of $34; once fully trained, drivers average $100,000 per year through a component pay program. A $12,000 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to terms. The role includes inspecting and securing vehicles and freight, completing required documentation and hours-of-service logs, delivering and unloading orders, verifying deliveries, and handling customer returns and related paperwork. Drivers must be able to move and stack freight using a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment; product weights generally range from 10 to 35 pounds and may reach approximately 60 to 90 pounds depending on location.

Requirements

At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
At least 21 years of age.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current 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 and stack freight of varying sizes and weights 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.
Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform duties as assigned to serve the company.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report required repairs and take appropriate action.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, report safety hazards, and ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count loaded items and check customer invoices.
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 for damaged goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify 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 secured.
Unload damaged goods, returns, equipment, and materials; complete required paperwork and remove trailer trash as required.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and logs 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 equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.