Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

10d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver 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 food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers are a customer-facing representative of the company and help build lasting customer relationships. Drivers dispatch from the Rogers location at 13400 Commerce Blvd. The schedule is primarily a four-day work week Monday through Friday, with an occasional fifth day as needed. Early morning start times apply. Work is primarily home daily, with occasional layovers for which hotel accommodations and per diem are provided. Once fully trained, drivers average $100,000 annually. A $12,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms and eligibility restrictions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report 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 obtain 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Participate as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
Conduct 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, required repairs, and hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight 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 from the trailer and move them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain the required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required, load customer returns, 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 the necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain required 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 each shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.