Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group • Hayward, CA

1d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Driver, Hourly CDL-A delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers may operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role includes unloading deliveries, interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and representing the company while building customer relationships.

This is a union-represented position covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits through the Teamsters Managed Health Care Trust, which may include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees may be eligible for pension benefits through the Teamsters Pension Plan, with employer contributions governed by the agreement. Employees with other qualifying medical coverage may have the option to participate in an annuity plan instead of health coverage. Wages, benefits, and eligibility are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement and Trust Fund rules.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Training pay is $29 per hour, and average annual earnings may reach up to $85,000 after training through the stop, load, and mileage pay program.

Requirements

• Valid CDL-A.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• At least one year of food service distribution 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

• Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Count loaded items, check customer invoices, and accurately 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 into designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, scan deliveries, and contact a supervisor about removing orders as required by company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers, obtain required signatures, and collect cash or checks when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight remain secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the necessary 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 necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits through the Teamsters Managed Health Care Trust, which may include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Potential pension benefits through the Teamsters Pension Plan, with employer contributions in accordance with the applicable agreement.
• Annuity plan participation may be available in lieu of health coverage for employees with other qualifying medical coverage.
• Training pay of $29 per hour.
• Average annual earnings of up to $85,000 after training through the stop, load, and mileage pay program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed