Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Carroll, IA

5d•$67,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that provides fresh and broad-line solutions to convenience retailers across the U.S. and Canada. The company reports more than $23 billion in revenue and serves customers through its distribution centers. The Class A Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products on local intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring orders arrive safely, in good condition, and on schedule. Drivers unload products at customer locations and build lasting customer relationships while following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. This is a home-daily local-route position with a Tuesday–Friday schedule, a 4:30 a.m. start, and Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off. The posting lists a competitive first-year average pay of $67,000–$72,000, including base, component, and overtime pay, and an annual merit increase. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL-A, and at least six months of commercial driving experience. Drivers must meet applicable licensing requirements, have a clean three-year Motor Vehicle Report, pass a road test, post-offer drug test, and criminal background check, and obtain a new DOT Health Card. The work involves hand-lifting and using equipment to move or stack freight, generally weighing 10–35 pounds and sometimes approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location. The company describes competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and a safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

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 all applicable state licensing and/or 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.
Obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases/freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of foodservice distribution industry 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

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, following DOT regulations.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly; 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.
Deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, 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 onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Maintain a daily record of hours of service and enter the required log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned and carry out other duties as needed to serve the company.