CDL A Team Driver - Regional

CDL A Team Driver - Regional

Location : Performance Food Group Customized Distribution California (0155)

Position Details :

Home Weekly - Team routes; out of state layovers twice per week

Must have interstate license (no K restrictions); solo local routes not guaranteed

Weekly minimum $1,540 when on route

Ramp work, touch freight, breakdown pallets

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 Purpose :

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company building lasting relationships with our customers! The Driver, Formula 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.

Primary Responsibilities :

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 perform 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor / truck and trailer to insure 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 check customer invoices of products that have been loaded

Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight

Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach 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 contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy

Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures

Collects money (cash or checks) where required

Loads customer returns on to 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 bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork

Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required

Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements

Performs 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

Req Number : 130644BR

Address Line 1 : 255 North Driver Road

Job Location : Shafter, California (CA) Shift : 1st Shift Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

EEO Statement : 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.

Required Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent

12 months commercial 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 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

Division : PFG Customized

Job Category : Transportation

Preferred Qualifications :

CDL A 12+ months driving tractor-trailers

Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e. PeopleNet)

Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e. POD)

Customer service related work experience

State : California

Company Description : PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Benefits : Click Here for Benefits Information

Compensation : $1,540 weekly