Class A Truck Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Annual Merit Increase

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is seeking a Driver for a full-time hourly position in Carroll, Iowa. This role offers starting wages between $68,000 and $75,000 and involves driving a tractor trailer in accordance with DOT regulations. You will perform safety checks, load and unload products, and complete necessary documentation.

The position requires a valid CDL-A, a clean driving record, and at least 6 months of commercial driving experience. Benefits include competitive pay, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• Must be 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Perform pre/post trip safety checks.
• Load and secure freight and customer returns.
• Document damaged goods and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Safety compliance

Customer service communication

Ability to lift and move equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Onboard computer and electronic log system

Handheld point of delivery scanning system

Job description

Job Description

Benefits

• 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.
• Starting wages between $68-$75K (includes base pay and overtime) in a 4-Day work week!
• Multiple positions available: Day delivery-4:30am start Tuesday-Friday (Touch all the freight) Night line haul-10pm-1am start Monday-Thursday (No touch freight)
• Home Daily!
• Multiple retirement savings plans
• Annual Merit Increase.

Driver - Hourly Responsibilities

The Driver - Hourly is responsible for driving a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Documents damaged goods and customer returns and brings to the driver check‑in and completes 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 1+ years foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience. (i.e., PeopleNet)
• Hand‑held point of delivery scanning system experience. (i.e., POD)

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.