Truck Driver - Class A

PFG | Performance Good Group•Forrest City, AR

17d•$70,000

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, both intrastate and interstate. The role delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products safely and on time, in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answers questions accurately and promptly, and performs other duties as assigned to support the team and company. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and weekends off. Pay is a minimum of $1,350 weekly if minimum weekly requirements are met, with drivers able to earn $70,000 or more annually.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 12 months of commercial tractor-trailer experience.
Valid CDL-A and at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and road test.
Have a current 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 throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of foodservice distribution/delivery and/or 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

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/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, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and verify customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete all freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products from the trailer and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, 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.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain the required log 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.