Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

14d•$73,000 - $85,000

About The Position

PFG Customized Distribution serves national restaurant chains across the United States and more than 40 countries. The Class A Delivery Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products safely and on time, in compliance with DOT regulations, and represents the company while building relationships with customers. The position offers a $1,400 weekly minimum salary and an annual salary of $73,000–$85,000, along with a $3,500 sign-on bonus and flexible schedules. The company describes its environment as safe and inclusive and cites growth opportunities supporting the food distribution system.

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 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 secure 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 during the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of physically demanding work experience, such as warehouse operations (order selecting, loading/unloading, or palletizing), construction, or general labor.
Delivery driving or route-based touch-freight service experience.
Landscaping, farming, or other high-endurance outdoor work experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer for DOT compliance and company safety standards; report needed repairs and take appropriate action.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, report safety hazards, and ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify loaded products against customer invoices.
Complete 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 the predetermined schedule.
Unload products and move them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise 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 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.