Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $96,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Day one health and wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, part of Performance Food Group, is a leading broadline distributor serving a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Known for its commitment to quality and customer service, Performance Foodservice builds strong partnerships by providing expert advice on operations, menu development, and product selection. This dedication enables the company to support the success and growth of foodservice businesses across various sectors.
The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a vital position within the food distribution supply chain. This role offers a competitive annual guarantee of $96,200 with a Monday through Friday schedule, ensuring drivers are home daily. Dispatch times are early mornings, between 3am and 6am, reflecting the company's commitment to timely delivery. As a CDL-A Driver, you will be responsible for operating straight trucks or tractor trailers to deliver food and food-related products safely and efficiently across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight assignments.
In this position, you will be the essential link between Performance Foodservice and its customers. Your professional interaction with customers, vendors, and co-workers helps maintain and build lasting relationships that are crucial for ongoing business success. Responsibilities include performing all required safety checks and inspections following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring the tractor-trailer and cargo meet safety and quality standards, and executing deliveries in a timely manner. You will also handle freight loading, unloading, and securing, paperwork completion, and customer verification, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Performance Foodservice fosters a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment that values rewards, recognition, and growth opportunities. Drivers play an essential role not only in maintaining the supply chain that supports America’s food system but also in representing the company’s values and commitment to excellent service. The role demands reliability, professionalism, and a strong safety focus, contributing to a culture where employees are respected and acknowledged for their critical contributions.
The company’s extensive benefits package includes day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, among others. This comprehensive support reflects Performance Foodservice’s dedication to its workforce and commitment to employee well-being and career development. If you are looking to join a company where your role as a CDL-A Driver is valued and you have the chance to grow while supporting an essential industry, this opportunity is ideal.
The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a vital position within the food distribution supply chain. This role offers a competitive annual guarantee of $96,200 with a Monday through Friday schedule, ensuring drivers are home daily. Dispatch times are early mornings, between 3am and 6am, reflecting the company's commitment to timely delivery. As a CDL-A Driver, you will be responsible for operating straight trucks or tractor trailers to deliver food and food-related products safely and efficiently across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight assignments.
In this position, you will be the essential link between Performance Foodservice and its customers. Your professional interaction with customers, vendors, and co-workers helps maintain and build lasting relationships that are crucial for ongoing business success. Responsibilities include performing all required safety checks and inspections following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring the tractor-trailer and cargo meet safety and quality standards, and executing deliveries in a timely manner. You will also handle freight loading, unloading, and securing, paperwork completion, and customer verification, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Performance Foodservice fosters a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment that values rewards, recognition, and growth opportunities. Drivers play an essential role not only in maintaining the supply chain that supports America’s food system but also in representing the company’s values and commitment to excellent service. The role demands reliability, professionalism, and a strong safety focus, contributing to a culture where employees are respected and acknowledged for their critical contributions.
The company’s extensive benefits package includes day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, among others. This comprehensive support reflects Performance Foodservice’s dedication to its workforce and commitment to employee well-being and career development. If you are looking to join a company where your role as a CDL-A Driver is valued and you have the chance to grow while supporting an essential industry, this opportunity is ideal.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 6+ 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 for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test
- Pass road test
- Attain or have valid current DOT Health Card
- Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move and stack product cases and freight of varying size and weight
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid CDL-A license
- 6+ months commercial driving experience
- Ability to attain or possess a current DOT Health Card
- Ability to hand-lift and utilize equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Meet state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
- Ability to pass post-offer drug and road tests
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 pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation regulations
- Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
- Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
- Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas
- Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
- Collects money where required
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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