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
401K Matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Education Assistance
sign on bonus
Job Description
Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline food distribution company that plays a vital role in servicing a diverse customer base including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. As a part of Performance Food Group (PFG), the company is committed to excellence in food service distribution and customer relations. Their team includes sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts who work closely with customers to enhance their operations, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. This unique approach helps independent restaurant owners and other clients to achieve their goals and succeed in a competitive marketplace.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a critical role located within the company’s extensive logistics and delivery operations. This role offers an opportunity to work a specialized schedule from 3 am to 6 am dispatch with regular Monday to Friday day shifts, providing consistent work-life balance. The average pay ranges between $80,000 and $90,000 annually. Additionally, the company offers a generous sign-on bonus of $7,500, although eligibility excludes individuals who have recently worked for any PFG-owned company within the last six months.
This position is perfect for experienced commercial drivers seeking employment with a reputable food distribution leader that values safety, professionalism, and growth within the essential food supply chain sector. The CDL-A Driver will be responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for both intrastate and interstate deliveries. This includes local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, ensuring that food and food-related products reach customers in excellent condition and on time, strictly adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
In this role, the driver acts as the face of the company, responsible for building lasting relationships through outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include conducting thorough safety inspections, performing pre- and post-trip checks, securing freight properly, and maintaining all required documentation accurately. Drivers also handle loading and unloading tasks, damage assessments, invoice verifications, and collection of payments when necessary. The company emphasizes a safe and inclusive working environment, a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, and offers many employee benefits from day one including health and wellness programs, stock purchase plans, 401K matching, education assistance, and paid time off.
Performance Foodservice offers substantial career growth opportunities within a stable and essential industry sector, reinforcing its position as a leader in the food supply chain. This CDL-A Driver role is not just about transportation but about contributing to the seamless delivery of quality food products that support communities and local businesses nationwide. By joining this team, drivers become integral to feeding America and supporting the livelihoods of countless foodservice operators across the country.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a critical role located within the company’s extensive logistics and delivery operations. This role offers an opportunity to work a specialized schedule from 3 am to 6 am dispatch with regular Monday to Friday day shifts, providing consistent work-life balance. The average pay ranges between $80,000 and $90,000 annually. Additionally, the company offers a generous sign-on bonus of $7,500, although eligibility excludes individuals who have recently worked for any PFG-owned company within the last six months.
This position is perfect for experienced commercial drivers seeking employment with a reputable food distribution leader that values safety, professionalism, and growth within the essential food supply chain sector. The CDL-A Driver will be responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for both intrastate and interstate deliveries. This includes local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, ensuring that food and food-related products reach customers in excellent condition and on time, strictly adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
In this role, the driver acts as the face of the company, responsible for building lasting relationships through outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include conducting thorough safety inspections, performing pre- and post-trip checks, securing freight properly, and maintaining all required documentation accurately. Drivers also handle loading and unloading tasks, damage assessments, invoice verifications, and collection of payments when necessary. The company emphasizes a safe and inclusive working environment, a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect, and offers many employee benefits from day one including health and wellness programs, stock purchase plans, 401K matching, education assistance, and paid time off.
Performance Foodservice offers substantial career growth opportunities within a stable and essential industry sector, reinforcing its position as a leader in the food supply chain. This CDL-A Driver role is not just about transportation but about contributing to the seamless delivery of quality food products that support communities and local businesses nationwide. By joining this team, drivers become integral to feeding America and supporting the livelihoods of countless foodservice operators across the country.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 12 months or more commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum age of 21 years
- Compliance with state licensing and/or certification requirements
- Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
- Ability to pass drug testing and background checks
- Successful completion of road test
- Current or secureable DOT Health Card
- Physical ability to lift and handle freight between 10 to 90 pounds using appropriate equipment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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