Local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Performance Foodservice; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Louisville, KY is seeking CDL-A delivery drivers. The role involves delivering foodservice products, home daily, with a Monday–Friday day shift. A comprehensive 5-week training program is provided to new drivers to ensure safety and efficiency on routes.

Compensation includes a strong salary package with benefits and opportunities for growth within a nationwide food-distribution network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 12+ months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all licensing/certification requirements where applicable
• Clean MVR for past 3 years
• Pass drug test and background check
• Pass road test
• DOT Health Card or eligible to obtain one
• Able to lift 10-90 pounds and handle equipment

Responsibilities

• Follows DOT regulations and safety guidelines; perform pre/post trip inspections
• Drive and deliver orders according to routes; unload at customer locations
• Verify deliveries and obtain signatures; handle cash where required
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly
• Maintain vehicle and trailer safety and cleanliness
• Report safety hazards and incidents promptly
• Perform daily hours-of-service records and related admin tasks
• Collaborate with customers and teammates to ensure timely service

Job description

• Average Annual Salary $88,000 - $280 Daily Minimum Pay


• Monday - Friday Day Shift - Home Daily


• 5 weeks foodservice delivery training provided to all newly hired drivers

Job Description

Position Details

• Now offering $8,000.00 sign on bonus!!


• Average Annual Salary $88,000 - $280 Daily Minimum Pay


• Monday - Friday Day Shift - Home Daily


• 5 weeks foodservice delivery training provided to all newly hired drivers

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


• 12+ 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

Compensation

$280 Daily Minimum Pay - Average Annual Salary $88,000