Entry-Level Delivery Driver, CDL Class A

Position Details

• Pay: $91K Average Annual (after 11-week training)
• Daily minimum guarantee of $350/day (after training)
• Minimum $275 per day (during training)
• Paid by cases, miles, stops, and dispatch fee (after training)

Growth Opportunities

• Performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment.
• Culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose

• Fulfills a critical role in the country's food supply chain.
• Ensures products arrive at their destination on time and in good condition.
• Builds lasting relationships with customers.
• Driver Trainee is an entry-level driver training role.
• Learn and/or gain experience in hauling freight and operating tractor trailers.
• Assist designated driver trainers with deliveries and routes.
• Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization.
• Performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program.
• Ride with and assist driver trainer in executing deliveries.
• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations.
• Inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count checks of items and check customer invoices of products loaded.
• Check and complete, accurately and legibly, all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring to driver check-in, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma/GED or state-approved equivalent.
• Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL A.
• Valid CDL A.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• 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.

Internal PFG Candidates

• 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee of Dock to Driver Training Program.
• Able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card.