Experienced Class A Delivery Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

9d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking an Experienced Class A Delivery Driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition. The driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, including intrastate and interstate routes. The role requires professional interaction with customers, vendors, and coworkers and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), state, and company requirements. Drivers work a four- to five-day week and must be available Monday through Saturday. Two weeks of training take place in Temple, Texas.

The advertised annual pay is $80,000–$100,000. A performance incentive is offered at $600 per quarter, with a $400 kicker; earning all four quarterly incentives totals $2,800. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available subject to terms, with an eligibility restriction for people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the prior six months. The company also lists Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Six 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 (MVR) requirements for the past three years.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test, and meet PFG FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements.
• Be able to secure a new DOT Medical Card.
• Ability 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 approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.
• Ability to work the schedule assigned for the position, including availability Monday through Saturday.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; English-language proficiency is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on assigned local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely and on time.
• Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action and report safety issues or needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and promptly report safety hazards.
• Check that 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 as needed.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured as required.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, complete the necessary driver check-in paperwork and procedures at the end of the shift, and unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Maintain required daily records and hours-of-service compliance under DOT, state, and company policies.
• Handle freight according to applicable safety standards throughout delivery.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Perform other assigned duties and comply with company policies and standards.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Performance incentive of $600 per quarter with a $400 kicker; $2,800 total if all four quarters are earned.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and eligibility restrictions.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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