CDL A Delivery Driver

Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $33.65

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as one of the leading broadline foodservice distributors in the United States. It serves an extensive and diverse customer base that includes independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, Performance Foodservice cultivates close partnerships with its clients. The team’s focus extends beyond merely delivering products; it provides tailored advice to help improve operational efficiency, menu development, and product selection strategies, thereby empowering independent restaurant owners and other foodservice providers to succeed and grow.

Performance Foodservice is committed to delivering quality food and services while fostering lasting relationships within the food distribution industry. This commitment fuels not only the company’s growth but also the growth of the customers it serves. As a key player in the food supply chain, Performance Foodservice emphasizes safety, inclusiveness, and respect in its workplace culture. The organization offers rewarding employment opportunities with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, highlighting its dedication to its employees' well-being and professional development.

The role available is that of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver, a crucial position instrumental in maintaining the integrity and reliability of the food supply chain. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $33.65, with the added benefit of weekly pay. Employees typically enjoy a flexible 4- or 5-day work week, promoting work-life balance.

The delivery driver serves as the face of Performance Foodservice to its customers. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and related products across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, shuttle, over-the-road (OTR), and overnight assignments. Drivers must adhere strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety protocols, conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.

Beyond simply transporting goods, delivery drivers are responsible for unloading products, verifying deliveries, collecting payments when applicable, and maintaining detailed and accurate delivery records. The role demands strong attention to safety, excellent communication skills to interface with customers and coworkers professionally, and the ability to manage physical tasks such as lifting and maneuvering freight of varying weights. Drivers also participate in general housekeeping duties within the truck and loading areas, ensuring the maintenance of a clean and safe working environment.

This position provides opportunities for growth and skill development within a supportive, inclusive organization recognized for its culture of rewards and recognition. Candidates who join Performance Foodservice will play a pivotal role in supporting America’s food distribution system and will be recognized for their essential contributions to the company and its customers.

Job Requirements

12+ months commercial driving experience
high school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
valid CDL A
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
must be 21 years of age
clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
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 Qualifications

12+ months commercial driving experience
high school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
valid CDL A
meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
must be 21 years of age
clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
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 performs any duty assigned to best serve the company
performs all required safety checks including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
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, 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