Class A CDL Delivery Driver (Regional Route)

Prosper, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Up to $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Food Group (PFG) Customized Distribution is a leading foodservice distributor that caters to the specific needs of some of America’s most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday’s, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. PFG Customized is dedicated to providing tailored attention to their clients by offering centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination. Serving customers across the United States and in over 40 countries worldwide, the company has established a strong reputation for its commitment to reliability and customized service in the food distribution industry. With a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, PFG Customized Distribution plays a vital role in the food supply chain, ensuring that national chains receive the products they need on time and in excellent condition.

The position available is for a CDL-A Driver within PFG Customized Distribution, a career opportunity offering a salary of up to $90,000 yearly with bi-weekly pay and flexible scheduling options. This role is essential to the safe, timely, and accurate delivery of food and food service products across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. The CDL-A Driver not only handles the transportation but also maintains the integrity and safety of the freight during transit, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. As a key player in the company’s operations, this person acts as the face of PFG, building lasting relationships with customers and ensuring high service standards.

The CDL-A Driver is responsible for performing a range of duties, including safety inspections of tractors, trucks, and trailers, verifying load security, customer interactions, and processing relevant delivery paperwork. The job demands strict adherence to safety standards and company policies during deliveries and requires candidates to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy product cases and operating moving equipment. Moreover, the role demands reliability, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work within a team to help create a safe and inclusive work environment. Drivers are supported by a comprehensive benefits package including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, paid time off, education assistance, and more, fostering a rewarding and growth-oriented career path in the food distribution industry.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
12+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
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
Attain or hold valid current DOT health card
Ability to hand-lift and utilize equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move products weighing between 10-90 pounds

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
Valid CDL-A
12+ months commercial driving experience
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 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 all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly
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 and 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 on to trailer and secures trailer doors
Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and secured
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and brings to 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