CDL Class A Delivery Driver 6+ Months Experience

Wilmington, DE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe working environment

Referral Bonus

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a leading food distribution company that caters to the unique needs of some of Americas most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Fridays, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Established with a commitment to delivering superior service, PFG Customized Distribution operates across the United States and extends its reach to more than 40 countries globally. This extensive network allows it to provide customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions in their food supply chain management.

At PFG Customized Distribution, the focus is on maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment where employees are valued, rewarded, and recognized for their contributions. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Opportunities for growth abound, as the company plays a critical role in America's food distribution system by supporting essential delivery and logistics functions.

The CDL-A Driver role is crucial within this framework as these drivers are responsible for ensuring that food and related products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time to customers. The position requires operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drives. Drivers also perform drive and drop routes, contribute to maintaining accurate delivery documentation, and uphold stringent Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety guidelines.

Driving for PFG Customized Distribution is more than just transportation; it is about being the face of the company and cultivating lasting relationships with customers through professional and courteous interactions. CDL-A Drivers perform multiple safety checks before and after trips, including pre-trip/post-trip inspections of their vehicles and trailers. They are also responsible for reporting any safety issues or repair needs promptly, ensuring that all freight is properly loaded, secured, and unloaded. The role requires some physical activity, including hand-lifting product cases or freight up to approximately 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers or lift gates.

In this position, drivers will collect customer payments where required and manage customer returns securely. Daily responsibilities also include completing logs and paperwork that comply with federal, state, and company regulations, general housekeeping duties to keep equipment and trailers clean, and other related duties as assigned. The company values punctuality and professionalism, expecting that their CDL-A Drivers represent PFG Customized Distribution with integrity and dedication.

This role offers a unique schedule of a four-night work week with dispatch hours between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., and a weekly minimum guarantee of $1,450, which equates to an annual salary range of approximately $80,000 to $90,000. The position also includes a $2,500 referral bonus for active employees under specific terms. This work arrangement supports a balanced lifestyle while offering a rewarding career in the vital food delivery sector. Overall, PFG Customized Distribution is seeking motivated, safety-conscious CDL-A Drivers who can uphold the companys standards while contributing to the seamless distribution of food products nationwide.

Job Requirements

Valid CDL-A
must be 21+ years of age
6+ months commercial driving experience
clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass road test
attains or able to secure valid DOT health card
able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move product cases/freight
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable.

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
product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 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 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 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
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.