Class A Delivery Driver

Rock Hill, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $67,200.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

sign on bonus

flexible schedules

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a leading food distribution company that caters to the unique needs of 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 specializes in providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination. Serving customers across the United States and in over 40 countries, PFG Customized Distribution plays an essential role in supporting the food supply chain and ensuring timely delivery of quality food products to businesses. With a commitment to safety, inclusivity, and employee growth, PFG Customized Distribution offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off among many other perks.

The role of the CDL-A Driver at PFG Customized Distribution is crucial to the company’s operational success. These food and food service delivery drivers are responsible for driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drives. The primary focus is on delivering and unloading food and related products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner, complying with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers also serve as the face of the company, building lasting relationships with customers through friendly and efficient service.

This position offers a weekly minimum salary of $1,400 and an annual salary range between $73,000 and $85,000, along with a $3,500 sign-on bonus. Flexible schedules are available to accommodate the diverse needs of employees. CDL-A Drivers are expected to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of their vehicles and trailers, ensure all safety protocols are followed, and properly secure freight. Responsibilities include interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and colleagues, accurately completing all required paperwork, handling cash or checks when necessary, and maintaining cleanliness in the vehicle and dock areas.

The role offers excellent career growth opportunities in a strong company culture that values safety, respect, recognition, and teamwork. This role is well suited for individuals who have a strong commitment to safety compliance, possess a valid CDL-A license, and can handle physical demands such as lifting and operating equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates. Drivers must maintain a clean driving record, pass drug tests, background checks, and have or be able to obtain a DOT health card. This position is essential to ensuring America’s food distribution system operates smoothly and efficiently, providing food security to countless customers nationwide.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
12+ months of commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be at least 21 years old
Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
Clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Current or ability to obtain DOT health card
Ability to hand-lift and operate equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate
Physical ability to lift product cases/freight ranging from 10 to 90 pounds throughout the shift

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
12+ 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 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