Local Delivery Driver, CDL-A

PFG | Performance Good Group•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is seeking a skilled CDL-A delivery driver to deliver food and food-related products to customers safely and on time. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, with occasional overnights, and may also perform over-the-road, shuttle, and drive-and-drop routes. The role involves unloading deliveries and bringing products to designated customer storage areas while complying with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies. Drivers serve as a customer-facing representative of the company, building relationships and communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers. The listed pay rate is $400 per day. The schedule has early starts, Monday through Saturday, with work 4 to 5 days per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, 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 location.

Nice To Haves

6 to 12 months of foodservice distribution industry experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, responding to questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards; inspect freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as 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 in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or check payments when required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily 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.