Truck Driver - Class A (Days)

Performance Food Group; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is hiring an Hourly CDL-A Driver in Decatur, Illinois. The role involves driving a tractor trailer for timely deliveries of food products while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. Candidates must have a valid CDL-A, at least 6 months driving experience, and be able to lift heavy items. The position offers competitive pay of $27.00 per hour, a Monday to Friday schedule, and a supportive work environment with various benefits including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A and be 21+ years old.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• 6+ months of relevant driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver food.
• Inspect vehicle safety compliance and report issues.
• Perform safety checks and ensure proper loading.

Skills

Tractor/trailer driving experience

Safe driving practices

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Two-wheeler

Lift gate

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Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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 Details

• Pay is $27.00 per hour
• Monday - Friday - 4 Day(hour) Schedule (details discussed during interview)
• Home Daily
• 5:00 AM Start time

Position Purpose

The Driver, Hourly CDL-A 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure they meet company safety standards and takes appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and companyprac 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 and 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 driver check‑in, completing necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials, and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters it into 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 shift secure all equipment and complete 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)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has a valid current DOT Health Card and/or is able to 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 10‑35 pounds and up to 60‑90 pounds, depending on the location.

Company description // reformat not needed? Sorry hold off.

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 for 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”) 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. 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.