CDL-A Truck Driver (Nights)

Performance Food Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-on bonus of $7,000

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Michigan is hiring a full-time CDL-A Driver. This role involves driving to deliver food products safely and on time while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. The position offers competitive pay between $70,000 - $75,000 annually, a $7,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 including health, wellness, and education assistance. Applicants must have a valid CDL-A and at least 1 year of driving experience. Join a company that values diversity and provides growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL-A.
• Minimum of 1 year experience driving tractor trailers required.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks for the truck and trailer.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company driving guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.

Skills

Valid CDL-A

1+ year of experience driving tractor trailers

Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Ability to hand-lift and utilize equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We deliver the goods. Competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, safe inclusive environment.

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) 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 Details

• $7,000 sign‑on bonus
• Drivers earn between $70,000 - $75,000 per year
• Full‑time company driver
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Dispatch between 2 pm - 7 pm

Position Purpose

The Driver, Hourly CDL‑A 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 in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and timely. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• 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 to insure they meet company safety standards and takes 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 checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Completes all required paperwork in an accurate and legible fashion.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches 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 contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
• Loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors. Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns, brings to the driver check‑in and completes necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters the log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ year of experience driving tractor trailers
• Valid CDL‑A
• 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

Company Description

Core‑Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad‑line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.