Entry Level Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

5d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role. The driver learns to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), 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 driver communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and performs duties in support of the department and organization. The role includes participating in driver training, riding with and assisting a driver trainer, completing vehicle and freight checks, driving scheduled delivery routes, unloading products at customer locations, handling returns and required paperwork, and maintaining equipment and work areas. This is a team-driving position. The schedule is Sunday through Saturday, at least four days per week, with varying days and dispatch times between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. The posting advertises a $6,000 welcome bonus (terms apply), minimum guaranteed weekly pay of $1,350, and average annual pay of $70,000 to $80,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–6 months of commercial driving experience.
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 criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current valid 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 the location.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required, and maintain required training documentation.
Ride with and assist the driver trainer in executing deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions.
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 policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailer loading and freight security, count items, check customer invoices, and complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive scheduled routes and deliver customer 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, confirm deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, and collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure the trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked or secured.
Unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs 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 paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.