Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Hayward, CA

About The Position

The Driver, Hourly CDL-A delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role may involve driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers unload deliveries, interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and help maintain strong customer relationships. This union-represented position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, with dispatch between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Pay is $29.00 per hour during training, then transitions to pay based on stops, loads, and miles. Wages, benefits, and eligibility are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and Trust Fund rules.

Requirements

Valid CDL-A and minimum age of 21.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
At least one year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
At least one year of food service distribution 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

Complete 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 and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and report safety hazards promptly.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items, check customer invoices against loaded products, and 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 items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers, obtain required signatures, and collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer 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 trash from trailers as required.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and 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.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health and welfare benefits through the Teamsters Managed Health Care Trust, which may include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Employees may be eligible for pension benefits through the Teamsters Pension Plan, with employer contributions made in accordance with the agreement.
Employees with other qualifying medical coverage may have the option to participate in an annuity plan in lieu of health coverage.

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