Local Truck Driver CDL A

Performance Food Group•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products for customers using a tractor-trailer or straight truck. Routes may be intrastate or interstate and may include local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop work. The driver is responsible for safe, timely deliveries and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers interact with customers and represent the company while building customer relationships. The position pays an average of $80,000–$90,000 per year and includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. The role requires physical handling of product cases and freight, generally weighing 10–35 pounds and sometimes approximately 60–90 pounds, using equipment such as a two-wheeler or lift gate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight throughout the shift; 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, responding accurately and promptly to questions.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties in support of the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and check customer invoices against the loaded products.
Complete freight-related 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 products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or check payments where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer 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 required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.