Class A CDL Delivery Driver (Regional Route)

Anna, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Up to $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Benefits from day one

flexible schedule

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a leading foodservice distributor dedicated to meeting the unique needs of America's most recognized national chain restaurants. Among its notable clients are Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday, showcasing the company's expansive reach and trusted reputation in the food distribution industry. PFG Customized Distribution provides specialized services including customized attention, centralized product line management, menu changes coordination, and overall account coordination. Their services extend across the United States and more than 40 countries worldwide, demonstrating their global logistics capabilities and commitment to excellence. The company proudly fosters a safe, inclusive workplace culture emphasizing rewards, recognition, and respect, making it an employer of choice in the foodservice distribution sector.

The CDL-A Driver role at PFG Customized Distribution is a vital position responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of food and food-related products along intrastate and interstate routes. This role demands the operation of tractor trailers or straight trucks to service over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes, ensuring customers receive their products in excellent condition and on schedule. This position not only plays a critical part in supporting America's food supply chain but also serves as the company's frontline representative, building lasting relationships with customers through professional, courteous interactions.

With competitive pay of up to $90,000 yearly and bi-weekly pay schedules, this role offers financial stability and growth opportunities within an essential industry. Flexible schedules are available, although candidates must be available for overnight shifts and home weekly. The position comes with a robust benefits package that includes Day 1 health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more. Responsibilities include performing mandatory safety inspections of vehicles in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, ensuring freight security, managing delivery paperwork, handling customer returns and payments, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in and around tractor trailers.

This role is suited for individuals who take pride in contributing to a crucial national food distribution network while enjoying a supportive and growth-oriented workplace environment. A CDL-A license, clean driving record, ability to pass background checks and drug tests, and the physical capability to lift and maneuver product cases are all essential for success in this position. PFG Customized Distribution stands as a beacon of equal opportunity, providing fair and legal employment practices that welcome diversity in all forms. Overall, this CDL-A Driver role offers a stable, well-compensated career path with ample benefits and the chance to directly impact foodservice delivery nationally and internationally.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
12+ months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A
must be 21+ years of age
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
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 or equivalent
12+ months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A
must be 21+ years of age
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
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 (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