CDL-A Team/ Solo Touch-Freight Delivery Driver

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a leading foodservice distributor that caters to some of America’s most recognized national chain restaurants including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday’s, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. With a strong commitment to quality and customized attention, PFG Customized Distribution provides centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, serving customers not only across the U.S. but also in more than 40 countries worldwide. As a part of the Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries, the company prides itself on delivering exceptional service, fostering growth opportunities, and creating a safe, inclusive work environment where employees are recognized, rewarded, and respected.

This position is for a CDL-A Delivery Driver, a vital role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of America’s food supply chain. The Delivery Driver is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for various routes including intrastate, interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The driver’s core responsibility is to deliver food and food-related products safely, timely, and in good condition while adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Bi-weekly pay is offered with an attractive annual salary potential of up to $90,000, with flexible schedules including overnight shifts and home weekly options.

The role demands exceptional professionalism as the driver is the face of the company to customers, responsible for building lasting relationships through superior communication and customer service. Drivers must perform thorough safety inspections of vehicles and trailers before and after trips, ensuring compliance with DOT standards and promptly reporting safety issues. They manage freight loading and unloading, verify order accuracy, complete detailed and accurate paperwork, and ensure all equipment and cargo are secured properly to prevent damage or loss. Drivers also engage in routine housekeeping of their trucks and trailers, maintain logs of hours of service in accordance with federal, state, and company regulations, and assist with other duties as assigned to promote efficient operation.

Additionally, the company offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. These benefits coupled with a culture that champions safety, respect, and employee growth make this an excellent employment opportunity for experienced CDL-A drivers who want to contribute to a critical segment of the food distribution industry.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent
12 plus months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
must be 21 plus 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 or able to secure new DOT Health Card
able to hand-lift and use two-wheeler, lift gate or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight of varying size and weight throughout shift
available for flexible schedules including overnight and home weekly.

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or equivalent
12 plus months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A
must be 21 plus 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 10-35 pounds and up to approximately 60-90 pounds depending on location.

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 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 and inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
Performs count check of items and checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
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 them 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 in 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.