Truck Driver, Entry Level

PFG | Performance Good Group

10d

About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time, while serving as a customer-facing representative and building lasting customer relationships. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on assigned routes and follow Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. This entry-level role requires a valid CDL-A but does not require commercial driving experience. Training pay is $29.70 per hour; after training, drivers average $346 per day, with top performers earning over $100,000 annually. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with no overnights or weekends. Drivers average 10–12-hour days, and start and end times vary.

Responsibilities include completing vehicle and freight safety inspections, driving assigned delivery routes, unloading and placing products in customer storage areas, verifying deliveries and obtaining signatures, handling required payments and returns, completing delivery and hours-of-service paperwork, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and secure.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 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, criminal background check, and road test.
• Have a valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain one.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move and stack freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
• For external entry-level hires: 0–6 months of experience with a CDL.
• For internal PFG candidates: one year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and ability to attain a CDL permit and DOT Health Card.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, responding accurately and promptly to questions.
• Participate as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor or 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, report safety hazards, and ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Check item counts and customer invoices for loaded products, and 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 for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals as required by company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
• Collect cash or check payments where required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in, complete required paperwork, and remove equipment, materials, and trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting day one, with dependent and family plan options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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