Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $64,800.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
day 1 health and wellness benefits
Job Description
PFG Customized Distribution is a leading foodservice distributor dedicated to meeting the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants. With a strong presence across the United States and operations extending to more than 40 countries, PFG Customized Distribution specializes in providing tailored distribution solutions to popular dining establishments such as Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. This company prides itself on offering customized attention and centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, enabling seamless service and operational excellence for its diverse clientele. As part of Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries, PFG Customized Distribution upholds a commitment to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity is respected and valued.
The CDL-A Driver position at PFG Customized Distribution plays a crucial role in supporting the essential food supply chain throughout the country. This role involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, both local and over-the-road, including day, overnight, shuttle, and drive and drop assignments. The driver ensures timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to customers while adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Offering a minimum weekly guaranteed pay of $1,350 and an average annual salary range between $70,000 and $80,000, this position also includes a significant sign-on bonus of $7,500 (terms apply), team driving opportunities, and flexible schedules with dispatch times between 7 pm and 3 am.
This role offers competitive pay and benefits, such as Day 1 Health and Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other incentives. Drivers at PFG Customized Distribution are integral to the company’s mission to deliver goods reliably and safely, acting as the face of the company while building strong relationships with customers. This involves not only the physical transportation of goods but also professional interaction with customers, vendors, and team members, ensuring clear communication and customer satisfaction. Safety is paramount, with responsibilities including performing detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting safety issues promptly, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
The CDL-A driver also handles loading, unloading, securing freight, completing necessary delivery documentation, managing customer signatures, collecting payments when required, and maintaining equipment cleanliness and orderliness. This position offers a safe and inclusive working environment, complete with a culture of recognition and respect, designed to support professional growth and employee well-being. Candidates who meet the qualifications will find a rewarding career with opportunities to advance within a stable and reputable company dedicated to sustaining the nation's food distribution system.
The CDL-A Driver position at PFG Customized Distribution plays a crucial role in supporting the essential food supply chain throughout the country. This role involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, both local and over-the-road, including day, overnight, shuttle, and drive and drop assignments. The driver ensures timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to customers while adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Offering a minimum weekly guaranteed pay of $1,350 and an average annual salary range between $70,000 and $80,000, this position also includes a significant sign-on bonus of $7,500 (terms apply), team driving opportunities, and flexible schedules with dispatch times between 7 pm and 3 am.
This role offers competitive pay and benefits, such as Day 1 Health and Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other incentives. Drivers at PFG Customized Distribution are integral to the company’s mission to deliver goods reliably and safely, acting as the face of the company while building strong relationships with customers. This involves not only the physical transportation of goods but also professional interaction with customers, vendors, and team members, ensuring clear communication and customer satisfaction. Safety is paramount, with responsibilities including performing detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting safety issues promptly, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
The CDL-A driver also handles loading, unloading, securing freight, completing necessary delivery documentation, managing customer signatures, collecting payments when required, and maintaining equipment cleanliness and orderliness. This position offers a safe and inclusive working environment, complete with a culture of recognition and respect, designed to support professional growth and employee well-being. Candidates who meet the qualifications will find a rewarding career with opportunities to advance within a stable and reputable company dedicated to sustaining the nation's food distribution system.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 6+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum age of 21 years
- Meets all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years
- Successful completion of post offer drug and criminal background checks
- Passing road test
- Current or attainable DOT health card
- Ability to hand-lift and use equipment to move and stack product cases and freight ranging from 10 to 90 pounds
- Willingness to work varied shifts with dispatch times between 7 pm and 3 am
- Ability to work minimum 4 days per week including weekends
- Team driving capability
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 6+ months commercial driving
- 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
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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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