CDL Class A Delivery Driver 6+ Months Experience

Hartford, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $69,600.00

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

Safe working environment

Job Description

Performance Food Group Customized Distribution (PFG Customized Distribution) is a leading food distribution company that specializes in catering to the unique and evolving needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. The company operates across the United States and extends its reach to more than 40 countries, providing customized attention with a centralized point of contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination. PFG Customized Distribution is part of the larger Performance Food Group, a prominent entity within the foodservice industry, renowned for its extensive network and commitment to quality customer service and operational excellence. The company fosters an inclusive, safe, and respectful working environment while offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to its employees.

The CDL-A Driver position at PFG Customized Distribution is a vital role within the food supply chain, responsible for ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products. This role requires the operation of tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive and drop assignments. The driver not only guarantees that customer orders arrive in good condition and on schedule but also serves as a key company representative, building enduring relationships with customers. With a four-night workweek and dispatch hours between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., this full-time position offers a weekly minimum guarantee of $1,450, translating to an annual salary range of approximately $80,000 to $90,000. Employees benefit from day-one health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and additional perks aimed at supporting professional growth and wellbeing.

The CDL-A Driver's responsibilities encompass performing mandatory safety inspections compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, maintaining company safety standards, meticulously handling delivery documentation, and ensuring secure loading and unloading of products. This role demands a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, vendors, and co-workers, emphasizing teamwork and adherence to safety protocols. The driver also manages the logistical aspects of freight movement, damage control, and compliance with federal and company guidelines regarding hours of service and vehicle operation. Overall, this position plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity and efficiency of America's food distribution system while advancing the career of individuals committed to excellence in transportation and customer service.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED
6+ 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
6+ 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 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