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Core-Mark Careers

Class A Lead Driver

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$40,649 / year median in Minnesota

-17% projected decline

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Job Description

Company Description:
Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.
Job Description:
Drive a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate local for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Mentors and trains Driver, Helpers and / or Yard Drivers. 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. Perform 'pre-trip safety check' inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect cab and trailer to insure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed. 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 the required paperwork associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed. Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. Mentors and trains Driver, Helpers and / or Yard Drivers. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Unload products from the trailer transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items 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. Unload damaged goods and customer returns at the driver check-in dock and complete necessary paperwork. Unload pallets, insulated blankets, Power Walker / Hand carts and remove trash from trailers as required. Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements. Perform 'post trip safety check' on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and / or 'Red Tag' for repair or maintenance as needed. Perform general housekeeping duties in cab, 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.
Additional Information:
First year estimated pay between $72-75K (including base hourly, component pay, and overtime). Leading a staff of 3-4 drivers. Annual Merit Increase. Class A CDL is required. Monday-Friday schedule.
Benefits:
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Benefits Information Qualifications:
Required Education:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Required Experience:
1 - 2 Years Commercial Driver's License (CDL); meet the medical requirements of the DOT; commercial driving experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Preferred Education:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Preferred Experience:
2 - 4 Years Commercial Driver's License (CDL); meet the medical requirements of the DOT; commercial driving experience within foodservice industry; team lead experience. Preferred Professional Certification(s):

OSHA Forklift operator certificate.
EEO Statement:
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
Qualifications:
['Class
A CDL', 'OSHA
Forklift operator certificate']