Truck Driver CDL A-4 day Work Week

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d • Onsite

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 to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers represent the company to its customers and help build lasting customer relationships.

This position reports daily to Essex, Vermont. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Dispatch is between 3:00 and 4:30 a.m., and shifts average 10–12 hours. Average annual earnings are $104,000. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments over nine months.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 12 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 for the past three years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a current valid 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 product cases and freight weighing approximately 10–35 pounds, and up to approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location, throughout the shift.

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- 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 needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and report safety hazards immediately.
• Inspect trailers to confirm 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 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 checks when required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Record hours of service daily in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general 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.

Benefits

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• $10,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments over nine months
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED