Class A Delivery Truck Driver - Open Interviews every Tuesday

PFG | Performance Good Group•Indianapolis, IN

13d•$80,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They also unload deliveries, verify orders with customers, and represent the company while building customer relationships. Routes may be team or solo and run four or five days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain one.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move and stack product cases or freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform assigned duties as a team member to serve the company.
Complete required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, and ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count loaded items and verify customer invoices.
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 deliveries 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 where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain the required log 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 required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.