CDL A Route Driver, local delivery
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAtkins, Fremont Township, Benton County, Iowa, 52206, United States
About the Team
Performance Foodservice, a broadline distributor within the Performance Food Group, maintains unique relationships with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Our team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. We deliver delicious food but also go above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
About the Role
Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. As a CDL-A Driver, you are not only responsible for ensuring customer products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but you also serve as the face of our company, building lasting relationships with our customers.
You will drive a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive-and-drop routes. Your mission is to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner, strictly in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This role offers growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system within a safe and inclusive working environment that values rewards, recognition, and respect.
Hiring Process
Candidates must meet all state licensing and certification requirements, possess a clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past three years, and pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check. The selection process includes a road test and verification of a valid current DOT Health Card.
Equal Opportunity
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Atkins, Fremont Township, Benton County, Iowa, 52206, United States
Atkins, Iowa
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleUnload products from trailer and transport items to designated customer storage areas
- check_circleDrive tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver food products safely and on schedule
- check_circleCollect cash or checks from customers and load customer returns onto trailer
- check_circleVerify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures
- check_circleCommunicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to answer questions
- check_circleComplete all required paperwork including freight logs and hours of service records
- check_circlePerform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of tractor, truck, and trailer
- check_circleReport safety issues, hazards, and required repairs immediately to supervisors
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- verified12+ months commercial driving experience
- verifiedValid CDL-A license
- verified21+ years of age
- verifiedClean Motor Vehicle Report for past 3 years
- verifiedPass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- verifiedPass road test
- verifiedValid current DOT Health Card
- verifiedAble to hand-lift 10-90 pounds
Benefits & Perks
check_circleDay 1 Health & Wellness Benefitscheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Plancheck_circle401K Employer Matchingcheck_circleEducation AssistancePaid Time Off