$10,000 Sign On Bonus - Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Denver, CO

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a Class A Delivery Driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers. Drivers operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, making deliveries safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The role involves customer interaction and representing the company while building customer relationships. The position advertises a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with Saturdays and Sundays off and dispatches between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Compensation includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus, weekly base pay of $1,600 or more, a weekly performance bonus of $375, and additional pay for overnight and mountain routes. The posting states that drivers can earn up to $100,000 in their first year and may be eligible for a pay increase after six months. It also offers up to two weeks of paid time off plus sick leave. Drivers conduct vehicle and freight safety checks, maintain required records and paperwork, deliver and unload orders, verify deliveries with customers, handle returns and required payments, and keep equipment and work areas clean and secure. The job requires a valid CDL-A, a current or obtainable DOT Health Card, and the ability to handle freight and equipment during the shift. The company describes a safe and inclusive work environment and offers benefits and growth opportunities supporting the food distribution system.

Requirements

Valid CDL-A license.
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.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack 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 one year of tractor-trailer driving 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

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely and on time, following DOT regulations.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck, trailer, and freight; report hazards, safety issues, and required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
Verify that freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices for loaded products.
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.
Check for damaged goods, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and 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 necessary paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment appropriately locked and secured.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers 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.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other assigned duties to support the company.