CDL A Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor owned by Performance Food Group (PFG) that supplies a diverse array of food and food-related products to a wide variety of customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on not only delivering high-quality food products but also on building strong, long-lasting relationships with its clients by providing expert advice on menu development, product selection, operational strategies, and overall efficiency improvements. Performance Foodservice has earned a reputation for supporting local foodservice businesses by helping them thrive in their respective markets through a combination of comprehensive product distribution and exceptional customer service. The company fosters a safe and inclusive workplace environment, emphasizing rewards, recognition, and respect for its employees. It also offers a competitive benefits package that includes Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, among others, to ensure the well-being and professional growth of its workforce.

The role of CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice plays a crucial part in the company’s food supply chain operations by ensuring timely, safe, and efficient delivery of food products to customers. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes. The CDL-A Driver serves as the face of the company to customers and is responsible for maintaining all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards during the delivery process. With a work schedule that includes a 3 am to 6 am dispatch followed by Monday to Friday day shifts, drivers have the opportunity to earn between $80,000 and $90,000 annually, accompanied by a sign-on bonus of $7,500. However, individuals who have been employed by any PFG-owned company within the last six months are ineligible for the bonus.

Key responsibilities for the CDL-A Driver include conducting thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of trucks and trailers to ensure all vehicles meet safety standards, accurately handling delivery paperwork, loading and unloading freight with care, verifying delivery accuracy with customers, and maintaining organized and secure freight throughout the delivery cycle. Drivers are expected to exhibit professionalism when interacting with customers, vendors, and team members and to participate actively as a team player within their department. Additional duties include performing damage control when needed, managing returns, securing trailers, and adhering strictly to federal, state, local, and company safety policies. The role requires physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to move product cases, which vary in weight generally ranging from 10 to 90 pounds depending on location and shipment. The position also demands compliance with all health and safety regulations, including maintaining a valid DOT Health Card.

Working as a CDL-A Driver with Performance Foodservice is not only a frontline role in food distribution but also offers meaningful growth opportunities within a stable industry that supports America's food system. Employees benefit from a supportive company culture that values employee contributions and fosters career advancement. This role offers a safe, dynamic working environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits geared towards rewarding commitment and excellence within the food distribution sector.