Truck Driver - Class A

Performance Food Group•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, shuttle, and overnight intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and unload food and related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role includes transporting products to designated customer storage areas, verifying deliveries, handling customer returns, and completing required paperwork and hours-of-service records. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and contribute as team members within the department and organization. The position is based at 1035 Nathan Lane N, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4–5 days per week depending on hours of service, with no weekends. The advertised annual pay range is $86,000–$106,000 based on performance.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
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, or other equipment to move and stack product cases and freight throughout the shift.
Ability to handle products generally weighing 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, approximately 60–90 pounds.
Safe driving record.
Ability to handle touch freight.
Strong customer service mindset.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of tractor-trailer driving experience.
Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
Experience with hand-held point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.
Customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, shuttle, and overnight intrastate and interstate routes to deliver and unload food and related products safely and on time.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is loaded and secured properly, and check item counts and customer invoices for loaded products.
Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly, including daily hours-of-service records and logs.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedules.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures; collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete required paperwork.
Keep the tractor, trailer, freight, and equipment appropriately locked or secured.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
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.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.