Truck Driver CDL A-4 day Work Week

PFG | Performance Good Group

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company’s team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts supports customers with operational advice, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, both intrastate and interstate, to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely, on time, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers represent the company and build relationships with customers.

The 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 workdays average 10–12 hours. Average annual earnings are $104,000. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is paid in three installments over nine months; drivers are eligible for a longevity bonus after one year of employment. Boots and uniforms are provided by the company.

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/or certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three 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 product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering 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 or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards immediately.
• 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 for loaded products.
• Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive the assigned route and deliver customer orders according to the delivery schedule.
• Unload products and transport items to designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
• Collect cash or checks where required; load and secure customer returns on the trailer.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required 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 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
• Longevity bonus eligibility after one year of employment
• Company-provided boots and uniforms
• Competitive pay and benefits
• 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