CDL A Delivery Driver

Durham, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor within Performance Food Group (PFG), serving a diverse range of clients including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, Performance Foodservice distinguishes itself by not only delivering top-notch food products but also providing expert advice on improving food service operations. Their team comprises sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists who work closely with customers to enhance menu development, product selection, and operational efficiencies. This approach helps independent restaurant owners and food service operators grow their businesses and achieve their goals. The company places strong emphasis on building lasting relationships with its customers, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

The CDL-A Delivery Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a vital position within the company’s logistics and supply chain operations. Offering an annual average pay range of $75,000 to $85,000, this full-time position operates primarily from Monday through Friday, with weekends off, starting early in the morning between 3 am and 5 am. The job location is based in Suffolk, Virginia, emphasizing its importance in delivering food and related products safely and efficiently to customers within the region and beyond. Delivery drivers play a crucial role as the face of the company, responsible not just for the timely delivery of products but also for maintaining professionalism, building customer trust, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

In this role, CDL-A drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. They ensure that all products arrive in excellent condition, conform to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and meet company safety standards. Drivers conduct thorough inspections before and after trips, manage freight loading and unloading, handle paperwork meticulously, and engage with customers to verify deliveries and collect payments where applicable. Emphasizing safety, attention to detail, and customer service, this position is critical to maintaining Performance Foodservice’s reputation for reliability and excellence in the food distribution sector.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced CDL-A drivers seeking steady, meaningful employment within a solid company that values its employees. Performance Foodservice supports its staff with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits starting day one, including health and wellness programs, 401K with employer matching, employee stock purchase plans, education assistance, and paid time off. Furthermore, the company fosters a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment that promotes rewards, recognition, and respect for its team members. Drivers also have growth opportunities, helping to solidify their careers in the essential field of food distribution, which plays a significant role in supporting America’s food supply chain. Overall, the CDL-A Delivery Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a rewarding career for individuals committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and professional growth within a respected industry leader.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or 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 and criminal background check
pass road test
attains or has 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

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or 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 and criminal background check
pass road test
attains or has 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
1 year food distribution and/or beverage delivery experience preferred

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 including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation regulations
inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure 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 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 obtain 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