Truck Driver - Class A

Performance Food Group

Cartersville (GA)

On-site

USD 1,500 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Cartersville, GA, seeks a Route Driver responsible for delivering food products efficiently and safely. Candidates should have a high school diploma, valid CDL-A, and maintain a clean driving record. The role requires performing safety checks and ensuring timely delivery to customers. This full-time position offers a competitive pay structure where drivers can earn up to $75,000 annually and includes benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

Must have valid CDL-A and be 21+ years of age.
6+ months of commercial driving experience required.
Pass road test and drug test.

Responsibilities

Drive tractor-trailer for deliveries in a safe, timely manner.
Perform safety checks, inspections, and necessary paperwork.
Communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.

Skills

Tractor/trailer commercial driving experience

Clean Motor Vehicle Report

Heavy lifting ability

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Benefits and Opportunities

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

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Route Driver Compensation

Route Driver pay is $1500 minimum weekly pay
Can earn up to $75,000 or more per year!
Drivers must be able to layover 2-3 nights a week
Shift is Monday - Friday with an early 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 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!

Primary Responsibilities

The Driver – SCM 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. 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 performs 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 checks 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 attaches the 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 contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns onto 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 brings them to the driver check‑in and completes necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
Completes daily record of hours of service and enters it in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6+ months tractor/trailer 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 can secure a 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

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.

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. 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.

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