Experienced CDL Class A Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•Manassas, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, following Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. The role drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, over-the-road routes, shuttle routes, and overnight and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers unload products into designated customer storage areas, verify deliveries, and build lasting customer relationships. Routes are home daily and run Sunday through Thursday nights, from Manassas, Virginia, or Sterling, Virginia. Drivers can earn up to $130,000 per year and may qualify for a $10,000 welcome bonus, subject to terms. Performance Foodservice is a broadline food distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 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 freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Contribute as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve 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 standards; report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs.
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 freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when 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 appropriate signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment secured; unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service 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.