Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group•Carroll, IA

5d•$68,000 - $73,000

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company serving the convenience retail industry. Delivery drivers support the food supply chain by delivering products on schedule and in good condition while building relationships with customers. The Driver - Hourly operates 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 food-related products safely and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and complete other duties as assigned. This position offers a local route, home daily, with a four-day workweek from Tuesday through Friday. The day shift starts at 4:30 a.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are off. Starting annual pay is $68,000–$73,000, including component and overtime pay, with annual merit increases.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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 (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a 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 and stack 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 1 year of foodservice distribution industry 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

Perform pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure 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 preloaded trailers 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 for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor regarding order removal in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks when 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 trailer trash as needed.
Record hours of service and maintain logs in accordance with 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 required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and perform other assigned duties.