Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group • Indianapolis, IN

8d • $1,400 - $1,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a local CDL-A delivery driver based at 877 Perry Rd, Plainfield, Indiana. The role delivers food and food-related products to customers on scheduled routes and helps ensure that orders arrive safely, in good condition, and on time. Drivers interact professionally with customers and represent the company while building customer relationships.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch times between 2:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Drivers are home daily, and a four-day work week is available. The advertised pay is $1,400–$1,600 per week, with average annual earnings of $79,000–$102,000, plus a productivity-based monthly performance bonus of $600–$1,400.

The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck and may perform local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, or drive-and-drop routes as assigned. Duties include vehicle and freight safety checks, driving in compliance with DOT regulations and company policy, delivering and unloading orders, verifying deliveries, completing records and paperwork, securing equipment and freight, and maintaining a clean work area. The job requires handling touch freight and moving product cases that generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Valid Class A CDL and minimum age of 21.
• 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 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, 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.
• Ability to handle touch freight and unload products.
• 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 or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report safety issues, hazards, and repairs required; 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.
• Drive to customers and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, scan orders, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
• Collect cash or checks when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the required paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform housekeeping duties 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 and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Growth opportunities.
• Monthly performance bonus of $600–$1,400 based on productivity.

What This Job Offers

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