Local Truck Driver - Part Time

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

The Local Truck Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in good condition, while building and maintaining customer relationships. The role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local intrastate and interstate routes, including over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, and unloading deliveries in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This part-time position pays $25.70 per hour and follows a four-day workweek on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Start time is around 2:30 a.m.; end times vary, and drivers average five to six hours per day. A CDL-A is required. Drivers conduct vehicle and trailer safety inspections, ensure freight is properly loaded and secured, complete delivery checks and paperwork, and follow DOT, state, and company safety and hours-of-service policies. The position also includes unloading damaged goods and customer returns, completing end-of-shift procedures, and handling freight and equipment throughout the delivery process.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
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, criminal background check, and road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of commercial driving 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

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 products safely and on time.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to ensure 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 when needed.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured as appropriate.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring them to driver check-in, and complete required end-of-shift paperwork and procedures.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain daily records and comply with hours-of-service requirements and 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.