CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Fort Wayne, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $89,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Employer Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

free uniforms

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a leading provider of specialized distribution services catering to some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, such as Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. The company excels in offering customized attention and centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, serving customers across the United States and in more than 40 countries. PFG Customized Distribution is recognized for its commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted partner in the foodservice supply chain industry. This company takes pride in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace culture, where employees are valued and supported at every level. As part of Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries, PFG Customized Distribution embraces equal employment opportunity principles, ensuring a diverse and respectful work environment for all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

The position of CDL-A Driver at PFG Customized Distribution is an essential role dedicated to ensuring the safe and timely delivery of food and food service products throughout local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes. This role requires a minimum of six months of CDL-A commercial driving experience and focuses on supporting America’s critical food supply chain. Delivery drivers at PFG not only guarantee that customer orders arrive on schedule and in excellent condition but also act as the company's face, building strong relationships through professional communication and reliable service. The driver is responsible for operating tractor-trailers or straight trucks, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and internal safety policies.

Additional responsibilities include conducting comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of vehicles, securing freight, accurately completing all related paperwork, and performing necessary housekeeping duties such as trailer cleanliness and equipment security. The position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $89,000 annually, coupled with immediate benefits including health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase plans, 401K matching, education assistance, paid time off, free uniforms, and safety boot allowances. This role presents growth opportunities within a stable and expanding company dedicated to fulfilling critical aspects of the national food distribution network. Ultimately, it offers a challenging yet rewarding career path for qualified commercial drivers who value safety, professionalism, and continuous development.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum age of 21 years
Relevant state licensing and certification
Clean motor vehicle report for last 3 years
Successful completion of drug test and background check
Passing road test
Valid or obtainable DOT Health Card
Ability to lift and move products up to 90 pounds using equipment

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

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 pre/post trip 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 contacts 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 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 bring to 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