CDL Class B Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401K Employer Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Performance Foodservice seeks a CDL-B Delivery Driver to service local and intrastate routes with home daily schedules. You will deliver and unload food products, maintain DOT compliance, and build strong customer relationships.

Starting at $75,000+ annually with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, company-provided boots and uniforms, and employee product benefits. Eligible Day 1 health coverage, 401(k) matching, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 12+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-B license.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Clean MVR over past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and background check.
• Pass road test and DOT health card current or able to secure one.
• Able to lift and move freight up to 90 pounds on shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks pre/post trip per DOT regulations.
• Report safety issues and required repairs.
• Drive to deliveries and unload products at customer sites.
• Complete all required freight paperwork legibly and accurately.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

CDL-B

DOT Health Card

Job description

• Starting at $75,000+ Annually $5000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity!
• Boots and uniforms provided by company
• Free Product for Employees (details to be provided)

Job Description

Position Details

• Home Daily - Local Routes
• Starting at $75,000+ Annually $5000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity!
  • $2500 paid after 90 days, $2500 paid after 180 days
• Boots and uniforms provided by company
• Free Product for Employees (details to be provided)

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-B 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. 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

• 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.
• Report 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.
• 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 contacts 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 secure 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 removes 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 keeps 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

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 12+ months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-B
• 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

Starting at $75,000+ Annually