Experienced CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Health benefits from Day 1

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking CDL-A delivery drivers to join our team. You will operate tractor trailers or straight trucks on local and over-the-road routes to deliver food and related products to customers, ensuring on-time arrivals and proper unloading in accordance with DOT regulations.

Position includes a welcome bonus and competitive pay ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 per year, with a weekly minimum guarantee of $1,350, plus Day 1 health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off and

Qualifications

• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Meet state licensing requirements and have a DOT Health Card.
• Clean MVR in past 3 years and pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes.
• Deliver and unload food products to customers safely and on schedule.
• Perform DOT-compliant pre/post trip inspections and maintain logs.
• Obtain customer signatures and handle payments where required.
• Adhere to company safety policies and DOT regulations.
• Coordinate with customers and coworkers to ensure accurate deliveries.

Skills

CDL-A driving

6+ months driving

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Average annual pay of $70,000 to $80,000;weekly minimum guaranteed pay of$1,350
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; dispatch times are between 11 pm to 2 am
• Team Driving

Job Description

Position Details

• Welcome bonus of $6,000 (terms apply)!
• Average annual pay of $70,000 to $80,000;weekly minimum guaranteed pay of$1,350
• Schedule: Monday - Friday; dispatch times are between 11 pm to 2 am
• Team Driving

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.

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

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.

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.