Experienced Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, work as team members, and perform other assigned duties to serve the company. The position pays $92,000 annually and works Monday through Friday, with a dispatch window of 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. and shifts of 10–12 hours. Drivers are responsible for vehicle and freight safety checks, secure handling of freight, delivery-related paperwork and records, and unloading product and equipment as needed. The role requires the ability to handle product cases generally weighing approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Meet PFG Motor Vehicle Report requirements for the past 3 years.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
Meet PFG FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements.
Be able to secure a new DOT Medical Card.
Be able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases/freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; product generally weighs approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
Be able to work the assigned schedule.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English; English-language proficiency is required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of foodservice distribution industry experience.
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

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
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 verify customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly, and move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer when needed.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked or secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns, complete required end-of-shift check-in paperwork and procedures, and unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Maintain daily records and hours-of-service records in accordance with DOT, state, and company policies.
Uphold safety standards and handle freight appropriately throughout the delivery process.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, responding to questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with company policies and standards.