CDL-A Driver - No Touch Freight

Performance Foodservice; New Windsor (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a dedicated delivery driver to support local and over-the-road routes, ensuring timely, safe deliveries of food and related products. This role involves no-touch freight, route planning, and customer interaction as the face of the company.

A valid CDL-A and a clean MVR are required, with a DOT Health Card preferred. Competitive pay around $93,000 annually with bi-weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Valid DOT Health Card or able to secure one.
• Able to lift and move freight up to 90 lbs with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations per route and schedule.
• Deliver loads and ensure accurate loading and inventory receiving.
• Complete load and paperwork inspections including invoices and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate backhaul paperwork and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Coordinate with supervisor on route changes and scheduling.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL-A holder

DOT regulations knowledge

Background check pass

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Routes includes local and/or OTR travel with possible maximum of two overnight-layovers per week
• $93,000 average annual salary (bi-weekly pay)

Job Description

Position Details

• Routes includes local and/or OTR travel with possible maximum of two overnight-layovers per week
• $93,000 average annual salary (bi-weekly pay)
• No touch-freight

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!

The driver (dedicated backhaul) is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer (day cab/sleeper), tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up logistics' loads and/or other related food and non-food product loads in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

The driver (dedicated backhaul) 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.

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.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e., layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the location's business needs.
• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick-ups and the right product is received and loaded.
• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.
• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.
• Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load, and schedule. Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has 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

$93,000 average annual salary