Truck Driver - Class A

PFG | Performance Good Group•Forrest City, AR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver - SCM operates 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 and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The driver communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answers questions accurately and promptly, works as a team member, and performs other assigned duties to serve the company. This position offers local routes, home nightly, and weekends off. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Driver pay is a minimum of $2,400 bi-weekly, subject to meeting minimum requirements discussed during the interview.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 months of commercial tractor-trailer experience.
Valid CDL-A and be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure 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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of foodservice distribution or delivery 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

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards, and 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 required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach the preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customer locations and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport items to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; collect cash or checks where required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods, customer returns, equipment, and materials; bring returns to driver check-in, complete necessary paperwork, and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain logs according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area, keep trailers clean, secure equipment at the end of the shift, and complete necessary paperwork.
Perform other related duties as assigned.