Class A Delivery Driver Indianapolis

PFG | Performance Good Group • Leitchfield, KY

13d • $1,700 - $1,920 • Onsite

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is hiring a Class A Delivery Driver in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products safely and on schedule, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and work as part of the department and organization.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 4:00 and 6:00 AM, weekends off, and typically one overnight per week, generally Thursday night. The posting also describes the role as home daily with no long-haul driving. Compensation is $1,700–$1,920 per week, averaging $90,000–$100,000 annually, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a performance bonus of up to $500 per month.

The position includes completing vehicle and freight safety checks, maintaining required records and paperwork, delivering orders on predetermined routes, unloading and placing products in designated customer areas, handling returns and damaged goods, and securing and cleaning equipment. Drivers may collect payment where required and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle record 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.
• 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 may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
• Ability to handle touch freight, including unloading.
• Safe driving record and strong customer-service mindset.

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

• Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes to deliver food and food-related products safely and on time in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck, trailer, and freight; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Check loaded items against customer invoices and complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
• Deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedules; unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage-control checks, scan items, contact a supervisor about removing orders as required by company policy, verify deliveries with customers, and obtain signatures.
• Collect cash or check payments where required.
• Load customer returns, secure trailer doors and freight, and keep the tractor and trailer locked or 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 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.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and serve as a team member within the department and organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Education assistance and growth opportunities.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Performance bonus of up to $500 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED