Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Performance Foodservice; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots and uniforms provided

Free product for employees

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Vermont is seeking a CDL-A delivery driver to support food distribution. You will operate a tractor trailer or straight truck, delivering orders to customers on a schedule and in good condition while representing the company on every route.

The role requires 21+ years of age, a clean MVR, post-offer drug screen and background check, and at least 6 months of driving experience. Boots and uniforms are provided, with a comprehensive benefits package starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license required.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements where applicable.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally to answer questions accurately and timely.
• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations and ensure vehicle compliance.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety guidelines.
• Report safety hazards and required repairs.
• Deliver and unload food and related products on schedule and in good condition.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
• Complete required paperwork accurately for each freight shipment.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service records as required by Federal DOT and company policy.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Teamwork

DOT compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Boots and uniforms provided by company
• Free Product for Employees (details to be provided)

Job Description

Position Details:

• Starting at $70,000+ 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-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.

Required 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