Local Truck Driver CDL A

Performance Food Group•Milwaukee, WI

15d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers help maintain the country’s food supply chain and represent the company while building relationships with customers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Average pay is $80,000–$90,000 per year. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered, subject to eligibility; people who have worked for a PFG-owned company within the past six months are not eligible for this incentive. Performance Foodservice serves local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams work with customers on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and operating strategies. The role requires frequent handling and delivery of product, use of delivery equipment, and completion of driving, safety, freight, and customer paperwork. The employee must comply with DOT requirements and company safety procedures.

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 DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight of varying sizes and weights. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

6–12 months of foodservice distribution industry or delivery experience.
Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive scheduled routes and deliver customer orders according to the delivery schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns and secure trailer doors; keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain the required log 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.