Class A Delivery Driver

Bakersfield, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $73,920.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a leading provider in the foodservice distribution industry, specializing in catering to the unique needs of some of America’s most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. As part of Performance Food Group, PFG Customized Distribution prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong, lasting partnerships with its clients. The company operates in over 40 countries across the U.S. and beyond, offering customized attention with a centralized contact point for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination. PFG Customized Distribution embodies a culture of safety, respect, and professional growth, ensuring an inclusive and rewarding work environment for its employees.

This role as a CDL-A Driver is crucial within the company’s food supply chain, contributing directly to the successful delivery of food and food-related products. Drivers are responsible not only for timely deliveries but also for representing the company’s brand and values in every customer interaction. The position involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes to deliver products safely and efficiently. The role demands adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, company policies, and safety protocols to ensure the protection of goods and individuals.

The CDL-A Driver will conduct thorough safety inspections, verify product counts, complete accurate paperwork, and maintain high professional standards when communicating with customers and co-workers. Safety and security are paramount, requiring drivers to inspect freight for proper loading and secure cargo appropriately. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including day one health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. PFG Customized Distribution encourages professional growth and recognizes employee contributions in a supportive and diverse workplace. This full-time role is ideal for candidates who are safety-conscious, customer service-oriented, and eager to play a vital part in the nation’s food distribution system.

Job Requirements

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 Qualifications

High school diploma/ged
6+ months commercial driving experience
valid cdl-a license
must be 21+ years old
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
clean motor vehicle record for past 3 years
ability to pass drug test and background check
ability to pass road test
current or ability to obtain dot health card
ability to hand-lift and operate equipment for loading and unloading freight
preferred 1+ years foodservice distribution industry experience
preferred experience with onboard computer and electronic log systems
preferred experience with hand-held point of delivery scanning systems
preferred customer service-related work experience

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