Class B Delivery Driver - Virtual Hiring Event - 11/11 - 8am - 1pm!

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts works closely with customers to support their operations, menu development, product selection, and business strategies. The Driver, Formula CDL-B drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely and on time, in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and contribute as team members. The position has early-morning dispatch and a five-day work week scheduled within Sunday through Saturday. It offers a guaranteed minimum of $290 per day, additional pay based on cases, miles, and stops, and average annual earnings of $75,000. Routes may involve multiple overnight layovers; the company provides hotel accommodations and a food stipend for these layovers. The posting also advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to terms; people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the prior six months are ineligible for the incentive. The role requires six or more months of commercial driving experience, a valid CDL-B, and the ability to handle and move product cases and freight using a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment.

Requirements

At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid CDL-B.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or 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 valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
Able 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.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
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 delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to 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 secured at all times.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete the 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 general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean and clear as required.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.