Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, serves local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team provides customers with operational advice, menu development, product selection, and other support. The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role delivers and unloads food and related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers also represent the company and build relationships with customers. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, working five days per week, with dispatch times between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The stated average annual salary range is $80,000–$100,000, with earning potential up to $125,000 with incentives. A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 may be available depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three 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.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and stack product cases or 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.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork.
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 products for damage, 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 when required; load customer returns 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 required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record daily hours of service and maintain logs according to 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 each shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.