CDL A Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a delivery driver to service our customers with reliable, on-time food product deliveries. You will operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck, adhering to DOT regulations and company safety standards, while building relationships with customers.

The role requires 12+ months of commercial driving, a valid CDL A, a clean MVR, and the ability to pass background and drug checks. You will work Monday–Friday, with early dispatch hours and home daily.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with DOT compliance.
• Clean MVR over past 3 years; pass drug test and background check.
• Must be 21+; pass road test; have DOT Health Card.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer or straight truck per DOT and company policies.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors and coworkers.
• Perform pre/post trip safety inspections and address issues promptly.
• Deliver and unload food products, verify invoices and obtain signatures.
• Unload damaged goods and process returns; keep equipment secured.

Skills

CDL A

DOT regulations

Safety checks

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, dispatch between 3am-5am
• Pay: Earning potential between $90,000 - $135,000 per year, averaging $94,000 annually.
• Home daily, no team runs or sleeper

Job Description

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, dispatch between 3am-5am
• Pay: Earning potential between $90,000 - $135,000 per year, averaging $94,000 annually.
• Home daily, no team runs or sleeper

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers! Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ months of commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Compensation

Earning potential $90,000-$135,000