Truck Driver Local Day Routes

Performance Food Group; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a Driver in Ypsilanti, Michigan to safely deliver food products to customers using a tractor-trailer. The role requires performing safety checks, adhering to DOT regulations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid CDL-A, and at least 6 months of tractor-trailer experience. We offer competitive pay, including a sign-on bonus of $7,000, and comprehensive benefits starting from Day 1.

Qualifications

• 6+ months tractor-trailer experience required.
• Must have a valid CDL-A.
• Must pass drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks before and after trips.
• Drive to deliver customer orders on schedule.
• Unload products and transport items to customer storage.

Skills

Safe driving skills

Customer interaction

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Two-wheeler

Lift gate

Job description

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off.
• Sign-On Bonus: $7,000
• Drivers earn between $70,000 - $75,000 per year. Compensation includes component pay opportunities based on route volume and efficient route completion.
• Shift: Monday - Friday, Dispatch between 5am-8am
• Home Daily.
• Location: 2085 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48198.

Position Purpose

The Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and 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. He/she 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 DOT regulations; inspects them 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 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 loaded. Checks and completes all required paperwork associated with freight in an accurate and legible fashion.
• 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 it in a 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 experience.
• Valid CDL-A.
• Meets 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; products range from approximately 10–35 pounds and up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

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.