CDL A Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), operates as a broadline distributor dedicated to serving a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on cultivating meaningful relationships with its customers by combining expertise across a multidisciplinary team comprised of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry specialists. This team not only focuses on delivering a wide array of food products but also provides invaluable advice on enhancing operational efficiencies, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning, thus playing a pivotal role in the success of its customers. Known for its commitment to excellence, Performance Foodservice supports independent restaurateurs and foodservice operators in achieving their business goals and dreams through personalized attention and dependable service.

The Food and Food Service Delivery Driver position at Performance Foodservice represents a critical link in the nation's food distribution network. This role ensures that customers receive their orders on time, intact, and in compliance with all safety standards. Beyond the technical responsibilities, drivers embody the company’s brand, fostering strong, trusted relationships with customers through professional and courteous interactions. Offering competitive pay at $31.20 per hour and weekly payroll, this position features a 4- or 5-day workweek, showcasing flexibility alongside dependable employment. Drivers will experience a safe and inclusive work environment that promotes rewards, recognition, and respect.

Key benefits include Day One Health and Wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Drivers will have ample opportunities for advancement while contributing essential work that supports America’s food distribution infrastructure.

Driver responsibilities include operating tractor trailer or straight trucks on various routes such as local intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight. Drivers must comply fully with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Duties encompass conducting thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintaining safety standards, reporting issues promptly, accurately processing delivery paperwork, and securing freight properly. Interpersonal skills are vital as drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to resolve inquiries effectively.

Daily operations involve delivering and unloading food and related products, performing damage control checks, verifying deliveries through customer signatures, handling cash or check payments where applicable, managing customer returns, and ensuring the maintenance and cleanliness of trucks and trailers. Drivers also ensure secure and proper locking of equipment and trailers and maintain detailed records of their driving hours consistent with federal, state, and company rules. Housekeeping in loading dock areas and vehicle sanitation are part of the routine, with an emphasis on safety and operational efficiency.

This role demands physical stamina and the ability to handle product cases typically weighing from 10 to 35 pounds, and in some instances up to 90 pounds, utilizing equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates effectively. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, a clean driving record, required safety certifications, and successful completion of drug tests, background checks, and road tests are prerequisites. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and hold or be able to obtain a valid DOT health card.

Performance Food Group champions equal employment opportunity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and adhering strictly to all applicable laws protecting against discrimination. Joining Performance Foodservice as a delivery driver means gaining a fulfilling career that combines independence, responsibility, and a chance to be an essential part of the food delivery chain that sustains communities nationwide.