CDL A Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as a leading broadline food distributor known for its unique and close relationships with a diverse range of local customers. These customers include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company excels not only by delivering a wide variety of quality food products but also by offering expert advice and tailored operational support to help its clients thrive. A dedicated team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists collaborates closely with customers to enhance their operations, assist in menu development, recommend product selections, and devise effective operational strategies. This approach ensures that Performance Foodservice doesn't just supply delicious food but actively supports independent restaurant owners and other clients in achieving their business goals and dreams.

This position offers a guaranteed annual salary of $96,200, with a standard Monday through Friday schedule that allows employees to be home daily. The role is full-time and comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The company promotes growth opportunities and a safe, inclusive work environment that values rewards, recognition, and mutual respect.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is vital to the national food supply chain. Delivery drivers ensure that food and food-related products are transported safely and punctually to customers, often acting as the company’s frontline representatives who build long-lasting customer relationships. The CDL-A Driver operates tractor trailers or straight trucks on various types of routes, including intrastate and interstate deliveries, local routes, over-the-road (OTR) duties, shuttles, overnight runs, and drive-and-drop tasks. Drivers are responsible for adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, company policies, and safety standards throughout the delivery process.

Key responsibilities include conducting thorough safety inspections before and after trips, communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, maintaining accurate and legible paperwork, delivering products on schedule, and ensuring freight is properly loaded, secured, unloaded, and documented. Drivers also handle financial transactions such as collecting payments and managing customer returns, while maintaining security of the tractor, trailer, and cargo.

In addition to driving duties, CDL-A Drivers assist with loading docks, perform damage control checks on products, and ensure cleanliness and order in their equipment and work areas. They keep detailed logs of hours of service according to federal and state regulations, complete necessary compliance paperwork, and contribute as proactive team members within the organization.

Performance Foodservice fosters a culture of safety and inclusivity where employees are respected and recognized. It is committed to complying with all employment laws and provides equal opportunity to applicants and employees regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.