CDL A Delivery Driver - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Lexington, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $73,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

safe and inclusive working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline distributor renowned for its extensive network catering to a diverse clientele, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, the company fosters strong relationships with its customers, offering valuable advice on menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. PFG is committed to delivering quality food products while supporting independent restaurant owners in achieving their business goals through innovation and personalized service.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice plays a fundamental role in maintaining the efficiency of America’s food distribution system. This role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and food-related products safely and on time across both intrastate and interstate routes. Drivers can expect to perform local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes, including drive and drop assignments. The role offers competitive compensation, with an annual salary averaging $73,000 and a $10,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply). Additionally, the position provides a healthy work-life balance with home daily shifts from 3 am to 5 am on select weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday).

The CDL-A Driver must conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicles and trailers to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and ensure company safety standards are met. Safety is paramount, requiring immediate reporting of any hazards, performing damage control checks, verifying load security, and maintaining precise, legible paperwork for every delivery. Drivers are expected to build professional relationships as the face of the company while delivering exceptional customer service. Responsibilities also include loading and unloading products, handling returns, operating equipment like hand trucks and lift gates to manage freight weighing up to 90 pounds, and maintaining cleanliness of trailers and workspaces.

Performance Foodservice offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more. The company fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace culture that promotes employee growth, safety, and recognition. This role is ideal for candidates who are safety-conscious, customer-focused, and eager to contribute to a vital part of the food supply chain that supports communities across the nation. Performance Foodservice is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, welcoming candidates of diverse backgrounds to help join in their mission to deliver quality food products and support local businesses.

Job Requirements

high school diploma/ged or equivalent
12+ months commercial driving experience
valid cdl-a
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 between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Job Qualifications

high school diploma/ged or equivalent
12+ months commercial driving experience
valid cdl-a
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 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