Class A Delivery Driver- Paducah

PFG | Performance Good Group•Leitchfield, KY

33d•$70,000

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company serving convenience retailers through distribution centers across the United States and Canada. The Class A Delivery Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition, while building customer relationships and representing the company. Drivers begin early in the morning at their assigned hub and typically unload 10,000–12,000 pounds of freight per day using a hand truck or dolly. Products are transported in plastic totes and/or boxes. The position starts at $70,000+ per year and offers a monthly performance bonus of up to $500 and a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The route includes two overnight stays per week, on Monday and Wednesday; hotel accommodations and per diem are provided. The company describes opportunities for growth, internal promotion, and training, along with a safe and inclusive working environment.

Requirements

At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or 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, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with DOT regulations.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the tractor/truck and trailer; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; verify item counts and 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 products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders as required by 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.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain a daily hours-of-service record and log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.