CDL A Delivery Driver

Omaha, NE, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

wellness benefits

Referral Bonus

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor that plays a vital role in America's food distribution network. The company serves a diverse range of customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Performance Foodservice is well-known for its customer-focused approach, leveraging a team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts to build close, trust-based relationships with each client. These relationships enable the company to provide invaluable advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selections, and effective strategies to help independent restaurant owners and other foodservice operators thrive in a competitive marketplace. Beyond the delivery of high-quality food products, Performance Foodservice emphasizes an inclusive, safe, and rewarding work environment, stressing continuous growth and development opportunities for its employees across all levels.

The position of Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is an essential role that supports the company’s mission by ensuring that food products are delivered efficiently, safely, and on schedule. This role requires operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to transport food and related products to a variety of customers, including local deliveries and longer over-the-road routes. As frontline representatives of the company, delivery drivers are entrusted with maintaining excellent customer relationships by providing reliable, courteous service while adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $100,000+ annually, with uncapped pay potential, quarterly safety bonuses, and unlimited referral bonuses (up to $2,500 per referral). Drivers can expect a flexible schedule with either a 4- or 5-day work week, and opportunities for additional days. Overnight routes may occur up to twice weekly, with per diem and overnight compensation about $145 per day. The company values its employees, offering a generous $5,000 sign-on bonus to new hires who haven’t been employed by any PFG-owned company in the last six months. Equipment for the job is modern and new, supporting driver performance and safety.

Performance Foodservice is committed to offering comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The company fosters a culture of respect, recognition, and reward to retain a dedicated and effective workforce. For individuals passionate about playing a critical part in the food supply chain and seeking a stable, rewarding career with advancement prospects, this delivery driver position provides a promising opportunity within an established yet forward-looking industry leader.

Job Requirements

Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL A license
high school diploma or GED equivalent
minimum age of 21 years
clean motor vehicle report for last 3 years
pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass road test
valid current DOT health card or ability to obtain one
able to lift and move freight weighing up to 90 pounds
meet state licensing and certification standards where applicable

Job Qualifications

12+ months of 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 perform any duty assigned to best serve the company
performs all required safety checks 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