Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They unload products into designated customer storage areas and build customer relationships as a representative of the company. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday, dispatching at 3:00 a.m. and working until finished. The position offers a daily minimum pay of $270, an average annual salary of $85,000 to $100,000, and the potential to earn a performance-based bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three 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.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of foodservice or beverage distribution industry experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
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, hazards, and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies; ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count loaded items and verify them against customer invoices; complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to schedule.
Unload products and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
Check for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment secured; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service and maintain 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.