Entry Level CDL Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d

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 to customers. Routes must be completed safely and in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The trainee communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and performs assigned duties to support the company.

The schedule is a five-day work week, Monday through Saturday, with early-morning dispatch. Routes may allow the driver to return home nightly or may include layovers, with up to two nights away per week. Pay is $190 per day during the eight-week training period; after training, pay is $225 per day guaranteed plus component pay. Drivers average $60,000 per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• External entry-level hires must have 0–6 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 three years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
• Have or obtain a valid current DOT Health Card.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete the required Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and complete and maintain training documentation.
• Ride with and assist a driver trainer with deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions and directions.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations; report safety issues and required repairs and take appropriate action.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and promptly report safety hazards.
• Inspect freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured; check item counts and customer invoices, complete required freight paperwork accurately, and 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 damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about order removals as required, verify deliveries, obtain signatures, collect payment 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, complete necessary paperwork, and unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service 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.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED