CDL A Delivery Driver

Position Details

Workdays: Monday to Friday (No Weekends)
Start Time: 3am to 5am, until route is completed (No Overnights)

We Deliver the Goods

Average Salary: $61,000 to $68,000 per year
Free Lunch Employee Discounts
Work location: Performance Foodservice (PFS NATCO) 321 West 10th Street, Reserve, LA 70084

Position Purpose

This is an entry level driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers.

Position Responsibilities

• Attends and successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
  
• All training documentation is completed and maintained per requirements.
  
• Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
  
• Follow all instructions and directions provided by driver trainer.
  
• Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations;
  
• Inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
  
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
  
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
  
• Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
  
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
  
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
  
• Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
  
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
  
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
  
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.
  
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
  
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
  
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
  
• Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
  
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
  
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
  
• Unload all equipment, materials and 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 as required.
  
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
    
  • Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card
    
  • External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months Valid CDL A
    
  • 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
    
  • Pass road test
    
  • Attains or has valid current 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 approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location