Class A Delivery Driver- Paducah

PFG | Performance Good Group•Leitchfield, KY

2d•$1,538 - $1,730

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a CDL-A delivery driver based in Paducah, Kentucky. The role delivers food and food-related products to customers on scheduled intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring deliveries are safe and timely and comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with two overnight trips per week on Monday and Wednesday; hotel accommodations and per diem are provided. Drivers start early in the morning at their assigned hub and typically offload 10,000–12,000 pounds of freight each day using a hand truck or dolly. Products are transported in plastic totes and/or boxes. The advertised pay is $1,538–$1,730 per week, averaging $80,000–$90,000 annually. The role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a performance bonus of up to $500 per month. The company describes consistent routes and hours, Day 1 health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) with company match, a stock purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, education assistance, and growth opportunities. The driver performs vehicle and freight safety checks, follows DOT and company driving policies, delivers and unloads customer orders, verifies deliveries and obtains signatures, handles customer returns and damaged goods, completes required records and paperwork, and maintains the cleanliness and security of equipment. The position also involves professional interaction with customers, vendors, and coworkers and other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Be 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 the location.
Ability to handle touch freight, including unloading.
Strong customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver food and food-related products safely and on time.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer, report safety issues and repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; check item counts and customer invoices.
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, typically handling 10,000–12,000 pounds of freight per day with a hand truck or dolly.
Check for damaged items, 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 locked or otherwise secured.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Maintain the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other related duties as assigned.