CDL A Delivery Driver

Savannah, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe working environment

Inclusive culture

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), sustains a diverse and dynamic portfolio of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on fostering strong, personalized relationships with its clients, facilitated by an expert team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and operational strategists. Committed to not only delivering high-quality food products but also assisting independent restaurant owners in growing and realizing their entrepreneurial visions, Performance Foodservice embodies a supportive and collaborative business culture. This extensive network emphasizes the importance of reliable service, especially within the complex food supply chain, ensuring that customers receive timely and high-standard product deliveries.

The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is vital in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the food distribution process. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for local and interstate deliveries, encompassing over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes. Drivers perform key duties such as conducting essential safety inspections per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, guaranteeing proper loading and unloading of freight, and maintaining detailed delivery documentation. More than a driver, individuals in this role act as important company representatives, developing lasting customer relationships through professional communication and reliability. The position offers an average annual salary range of $90,000 to $100,000, with a Monday to Friday schedule and dispatch times between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Performance Foodservice provides a safe and inclusive workplace, comprehensive benefits starting from day one, and competitive growth opportunities. These benefits include health and wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more, all ensuring a rewarding employment experience that supports both personal and professional development.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
must be at least 21 years old
comply with all state licensing and certification requirements
maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past 3 years
successfully pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass a road test
possess or able to obtain a valid DOT Health Card
capability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to move product freight up to 90 pounds

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
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 approximately 60-90 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
inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure 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 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