CDL-A Team/ Solo Touch-Freight Delivery Driver

Fort Worth, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Education Assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

flexible schedule

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a prominent foodservice distributor that caters to the specific needs of some of America's most renowned national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. With a presence spanning the United States and over 40 countries, the company specializes in providing tailor-made distribution services, managing product lines, menu adjustments, and account coordination through a centralized contact system. This approach ensures that clients receive personalized attention and timely delivery, establishing PFG Customized Distribution as a reliable partner within the foodservice industry. PFG is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment that values respect, recognition, and employee well-being. They offer competitive pay accompanied by a comprehensive suite of benefits from day one, including health and wellness programs, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The company fosters opportunities for career growth, especially in essential roles that support America’s food distribution network, underpinning the critical importance of their operations in the nation's food supply chain.

The CDL-A Driver position at PFG Customized Distribution plays a key role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of food logistics operations. Responsible for driving tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop assignments, the role demands adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company guidelines. Drivers are not only tasked with the safe and timely delivery of food products but also serve as the company's representatives, forging and maintaining strong customer relationships. The responsibilities are broad, encompassing vehicle safety inspections, regulatory compliance, route management, customer communication, and freight handling. This role requires a flexible work schedule, including overnight availability and weekly returns home. Bi-weekly pay is offered with compensation reaching up to $90,000 yearly, reflecting the scope and importance of the work performed. The company prioritizes driver safety, operational efficiency, and professional integrity, providing a stable working environment with opportunities for advancement within the company. In return, employees receive industry-leading benefits and are part of a supportive culture that recognizes and rewards their contributions to the complex food distribution ecosystem.

Job Requirements

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

Job 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

Job Duties

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
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