CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Free uniforms

Safety boot allowance

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking a CDL-A Driver to join our Porter, IN team. You will operate tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, delivering food and related products to customers, while maintaining DOT compliance and safety standards.

Role includes a 4-day work week with night shifts (11pm–4am), a $10,000 sign-on bonus, uniforms, boot allowance, and competitive benefits starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of commercial driving experience
• Clear driving record and valid CDL-A license
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one
• 21+ years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver food and related products safely and on time
• Communicates professionally with customers, vendors and co-workers
• Performs safety inspections and DOT-compliant checks
• Delivers and unloads customer orders according to schedule
• Verifies delivery with customers and collects signatures
• Follows DOT regulations and company safety policies
• Completes daily hours-of-service logs

Skills

6+ months commercial driving

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CDL-A License

DOT Health Card

Job description

Company Description:

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• $80,000-$89,000 average annual salary


• 4 Day Work Weeks - Dispatch times range between 11pm-4am


• Job is based out of Porter, IN


• NOW OFFERING - $10,000 Sign On Bonus (Terms Apply), Free Uniforms, Safety Boot Allowance

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 CDL-A 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.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED


• 6+ months 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

EEO Statement:

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.