CDL A Delivery Driver

Milwaukee, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Employer Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor specializing in supplying a wide variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong relationships with its customers through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts. They not only provide high-quality food products but also offer valuable advice on operations improvement, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. Performance Foodservice is committed to delivering exceptional service that goes beyond just fulfilling orders, aiming to empower independent restaurant owners and other clients to succeed in their respective markets. The firm emphasizes a safe and inclusive working environment, offers competitive pay and benefits, and fosters growth opportunities within the food distribution sector.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is essential to maintaining the integrity of the company’s extensive food supply chain. This role involves operating tractor-trailers or straight trucks for local, intrastate, and interstate deliveries, including over-the-road, shuttle, and drive-and-drop routes. The driver is responsible for ensuring the timely, safe, and accurate delivery of food and food-related products to various customers, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Working hours are scheduled from 3 am to 6 am for dispatch, with a Monday to Friday day shift structure, offering an average annual pay range of $80,000 to $90,000. New hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $7,500, provided they have not worked for a PFG-owned company within the last six months.

Beyond driving, the CDL-A Driver acts as the company's representative, building meaningful relationships with customers through professional communication and reliable service. Responsibilities include conducting pre and post-trip safety inspections, maintaining compliance with DOT and company safety standards, handling delivery paperwork accurately, collecting payments when required, and performing various loading and unloading duties. Drivers also ensure all freight is properly secured, manage equipment safely, and carry out housekeeping tasks in their trucks and dock areas. This role requires physical capability to handle freight and utilize equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates efficiently. Performance Foodservice places high importance on safety, respect, and teamwork, with the CDL-A Driver position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to America's food service industry while growing professionally in a supportive company culture.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
Ability to pass drug test and background check
Ability to pass road test
Must have or be able to secure valid DOT health card
Physical capability to hand-lift and move freight weighing up to 90 pounds using equipment
Meet all relevant state licensing and certification requirements
Availability to work Monday to Friday day shifts with early morning dispatch

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
12+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
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
Attain or have 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
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