Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

10d

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Delivery Driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role involves customer interaction and unloading deliveries into designated customer storage areas, while complying with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. Drivers average $83,000 annually. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with layovers and occasional Saturdays; start and end times vary, and drivers average upwards of 12-hour days. Four- and five-day workweeks are available. A CDL-A is required. Performance Foodservice describes the role as essential to the food distribution system and offers competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and a safe and inclusive working environment.

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 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 one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and can 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 coworkers, answering questions accurately and in a timely manner.
Work as a team member and perform duties as assigned to support the company.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report issues and arrange appropriate action.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
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 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 signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.