CDL A Delivery Driver

Swedesboro, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Employer Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a premier broadline foodservice distributor with a strong presence serving a diverse range of local customers. These include independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Performance Foodservice distinguishes itself through a dedicated team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts who work collaboratively to foster strong customer relationships. Their support extends beyond mere product delivery to offering strategic advice on enhancing operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. By doing so, they empower independent restaurant owners to achieve their business goals and uphold a commitment to delivering quality food and service excellence.

This company values inclusivity and equal employment opportunity, fostering a work environment that respects and supports diversity across all levels. Performance Foodservice demonstrates a commitment to fair employment practices and adherence to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

The role of CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is an essential position within the company’s operational framework. CDL-A Drivers play a vital part in the food supply chain, ensuring that food and foodservice products are delivered safely, timely, and in excellent condition. These drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop assignments. The schedule primarily involves dispatch times between midnight and 8am, with most routes leaving between 4am and 6am and shifts from Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Compensation for drivers is competitive and performance-based, including payment by cases, miles, stops, and dispatch fees with a progression daily minimum, with average annual pay ranging from $90,000 to $110,000. Drivers enjoy benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness programs, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, among other perks.

The CDL-A Driver’s responsibilities extend beyond driving to include customer interaction to maintain professional, responsive communication; performing detailed safety inspections in line with Department of Transportation regulations; reporting safety issues promptly; handling product loading and unloading with care to prevent damage; completing all necessary documentation accurately; and ensuring secure transport and delivery of goods. The driver is also expected to maintain cleanliness in the tractor and trailers and adhere to company safety protocols.

In this role, drivers serve as the company’s ambassadors, fostering strong customer relationships by providing reliable, friendly service that aligns with the company’s commitment to excellence and food safety. The position offers meaningful career growth opportunities and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture, emphasizing safety, recognition, and respect.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
age 21 or older
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements as applicable
clean motor vehicle report for the past three years
successful completion of post offer drug test
pass a criminal background check
pass the road test
possess a valid current DOT health card or be able to obtain one
physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to move and stack product cases of varying weight and sizes

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
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
pass criminal background check in post offer process
pass road test
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

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 (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure 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 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