Hourly CDL-A Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), 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 (DOT) regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly, and contribute as team members by performing duties as assigned to serve the company. Drivers perform vehicle and trailer safety inspections, verify that freight is properly loaded and secured, check product counts and invoices, and complete required paperwork. They secure vehicles and freight, handle damaged goods and customer returns, and unload equipment, materials, and trash as needed. The position also requires compliance with daily records, hours-of-service requirements, DOT and company policies, and freight-handling safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
Six months to one year of commercial driving experience.
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 safety 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 check customer invoices against loaded products.
Accurately and legibly complete required freight paperwork and move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured at all times.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring them to driver check-in, and complete necessary end-of-shift paperwork and procedures.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Comply with daily record-keeping and hours-of-service requirements and applicable DOT, state, and company policies.
Follow safety standards and guidelines for proper freight handling throughout the delivery process.
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.