Truck Delivery Driver - Class A

Performance Food Group; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a CDL-A Driver to ensure timely delivery of food products across North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of commercial driving experience. Responsibilities include performing safety checks, driving on set routes, and maintaining customer relations. This role offers competitive pay up to $70,000 annually and various benefits, including health and wellness from day one.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial Class A driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A; must be 21+ years of age.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks and inspections of truck and trailer.
• Drive and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedule.
• Inspect trailer to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.

Skills

Commercial driving

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Tools

CDL-A license

DOT Health Card

Job description

Position Overview

Competitive pay and benefits including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more. Growth opportunities to support America’s food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect. Up to $70,000 the first year. Primarily teams with some solo routes available. Monday–Friday early morning dispatch.

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only ensure that the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the scheduled times in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers! The Driver, Hourly CDL‑A is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, and possible overnight 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. They communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. The driver functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip) and inspections of truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations, company safe driving guidelines, and policies.
• Inspect trailer to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices, and complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move tractor to loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedule; unload products from the trailer and transport items to designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy; verify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures; collect money where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors; ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork; remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean; secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at shift end.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1+ years of commercial Class A 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.
• Attain or have valid current DOT Health Card and/or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand‑lift and use two‑wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying weight (10–35 lbs, up to 60–90 lbs depending on location).

Company Description

Core‑Mark, a Performance Food Group company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad‑line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provide 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.