Truck Driver - Class A

Performance Food Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is searching for a dedicated Driver in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role encompasses safely delivering food products while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. This position requires a valid CDL-A, a High School Diploma, and at least 6 months of tractor/trailer driving experience. Benefits include a competitive salary starting at $1575 weekly, healthcare from Day 1, and opportunities for growth in a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ months Tractor/Trailer driving experience required.
• Valid CDL‑A; Must be 21+ years of age.
• Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move product cases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and timely delivery of food products.
• Conducts safety checks and inspections prior to driving.
• Communicates effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Tractor/Trailer driving experience

Ability to meet State licensing requirements

Heavy lifting capability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

DOT Health Card

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

Schedule

• Drivers can earn $1575 minimum weekly
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (will work 4-5 days, based on hours of service)
• No weekends!

Primary Responsibilities

• The Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, 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 DOT regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure 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 legible fashion, all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches 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 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 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 driving experience
• Valid CDL‑A; Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• 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

Performance Food Group and 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.