Entry Level Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role. The Driver Trainee learns to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and/or overnight routes, delivering and unloading food and food-related products. Routes must be completed safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role also involves professional interaction with customers, vendors, and coworkers and performing assigned duties to support the company. The position reports daily to Essex, Vermont. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3:00 and 4:30 a.m. and average workdays of 10–12 hours. Average annual earnings are $104,000, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments over nine months. A longevity bonus may be available after one year of employment. The company provides boots and uniforms.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Internal PFG candidates: one year of service in good standing, as outlined in the applicable PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and ability to attain a CDL permit and DOT Health Card.
External entry-level hires: 0–12 months with a CDL A.
Valid CDL A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
Attain or hold a valid current 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 of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, as required, and complete and maintain training documentation.
Ride with and assist a driver trainer in executing deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions and directions.
Perform 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 and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect freight for proper loading and securement; count items, check customer invoices, and accurately complete required freight paperwork.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customers and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas; check for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about order removals as required, verify deliveries, obtain signatures, collect cash or checks when required, and load and secure customer returns.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured as appropriate.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Maintain a daily hours-of-service record and log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.