Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline food distributor serving customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The Class A Delivery Driver helps keep the country’s food supply chain moving by delivering food and related products safely, in good condition, and on schedule while building relationships with customers. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, both intrastate and interstate. The role includes driving and delivery, unloading and handling products, conducting vehicle and freight safety checks, completing delivery and hours-of-service paperwork, and following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. The position averages $85,000 annually, with a daily minimum rate of $240. Drivers are home daily, generally work Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays, and dispatch between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 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 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 and stack product cases or freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months of tractor-trailer experience.
Foodservice or beverage delivery experience.
Touch freight experience.

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.
Conduct required pre-trip 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, needed repairs, and safety hazards; take appropriate action when needed.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete freight-related 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 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 according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where 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 trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service and maintain logs according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general 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.