Truck Driver - Class A

PFG | Performance Good Group • Forrest City, AR

11d

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company serving the convenience retail industry. The Driver delivers food and food-related products, helping support the country’s food supply chain and representing the company in customer interactions. Drivers operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks on local intrastate and interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. They deliver and unload orders safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, with a dispatch time between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Driver pay is a minimum of $2,600 bi-weekly, subject to meeting minimum requirements discussed during the interview.

The job includes inspecting and securing vehicles and freight, completing route and delivery documentation, unloading products into customer storage areas, handling returns and damaged goods, and maintaining customer relationships through professional communication. Drivers also complete hours-of-service records, maintain housekeeping standards, and secure equipment at the end of each shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 12 months of commercial tractor-trailer experience.
• Valid CDL-A and minimum age of 21.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
• Hold 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 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/delivery or other relevant 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

• Operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on assigned local, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products safely and on time.
• Perform required pre- and post-trip inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
• 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 loaded products.
• Complete all freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
• Follow predetermined delivery schedules and transport products into designated customer storage areas.
• Check products for damage, scan items, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Record hours of service and maintain logs 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.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly; contribute as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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