Day Route Driver - Class B

Pittsburgh, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $23.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

day 1 health and wellness benefits

Safe working environment

Job Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is a key player in the convenience retail industry's supply chain, providing fresh and broad-line solutions across the United States and Canada. As part of a Fortune 150 company, Core-Mark has built a strong reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, achieving over $23 billion in revenue. The company operates numerous distribution centers that offer a comprehensive range of products, programs, and services tailored to the needs of their extensive clientele. Core-Mark is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, emphasizing respect, recognition, and growth opportunities for their workforce.

The Driver, Hourly CDL-B position is vital to the company's operations and the nation’s food supply chain. With a starting pay of $23.50 per hour and the advantage of being home every day, this role offers a stable and rewarding career path. Drivers are responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drives. Their primary mission is to deliver food and food-related products to customers efficiently, safely, and in excellent condition, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

This position demands professionalism and strong communication skills as drivers interact directly with customers, vendors, and co-workers, representing the face of Core-Mark. The role encompasses a wide range of duties such as conducting safety checks, inspecting vehicles and trailers, securing freight, completing accurate delivery paperwork, and ensuring compliance with all company and DOT safety protocols. The driver must also manage product unloading, handle damaged goods, collect payments where necessary, and maintain the cleanliness and safety of their work environment.

Core-Mark’s drivers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of food distribution. They support the company’s dedication to customer satisfaction and operational excellence while working within teams to uphold the highest standards of safety, integrity, and service. This position provides opportunities for growth and advancement while offering comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Core-Mark prides itself on its culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, making this an ideal career choice for motivated individuals looking to be part of a leading company in the foodservice distribution industry.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid CDL-B license
Minimum of 6 months experience in foodservice distribution industry
Must be at least 21 years old
Meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements
Clean driving record for the past 3 years
Ability to pass post-offer drug test
Ability to pass criminal background check
Ability to pass road test
Have or be able to obtain valid DOT health card
Ability to lift and move freight weighing up to 90 pounds
Able to safely operate tractor trailer or straight truck

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
6+ months of foodservice distribution industry experience
Valid CDL-B
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 Duties

Performs all required safety checks including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed
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 checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
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 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 brings to the 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