CDL Driver

Job Requirements

This driver role is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and / or interstate on local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and / or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices.

Duties :

• Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre / post trip) including inspections of tractor / truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor / truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Report all safety issues and / or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paper work associated with freight.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and / or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Experience and Qualifications :

Application Instructions :

Apply Online : jobs.performancefoodservice.com Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.