CDL A Delivery Driver - Experienced

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Split Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a prominent broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), plays a vital role in the food distribution industry by serving a diverse range of customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong and lasting relationships with these local customers through a dedicated team that includes sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other foodservice experts. This team not only delivers high-quality food products but also works closely with clients to provide valuable insights and assistance in areas such as menu development, product selection, operational strategies, and improving overall business performance. By doing so, Performance Foodservice helps independent restaurant owners and other clients achieve their business goals and elevate their service standards. The firm is distinguished by its commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment, where employees are rewarded and recognized for their contributions. The company offers its workforce competitive pay starting at a minimum of $350 per day, along with comprehensive health and wellness benefits from day one, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other valuable perks. This ensures that employees not only feel valued but also supported in their personal and professional growth.

The role of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver with Performance Foodservice is essential in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of food-related products across local and interstate routes. Drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks, performing a variety of delivery types, including intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes. Their primary mission is to deliver customer orders accurately, maintain the condition of the products during transit, and uphold the company’s reputation by fostering strong relationships with customers as the face of the organization. Working shifts typically range from 10 to 12 hours, with schedules that avoid Sundays and feature split days off to support work-life balance. Drivers are dispatched between midnight and 5 AM, depending on their assigned routes, operating four to five days per week based on business needs.

The driver’s responsibilities encompass comprehensive safety inspections before and after trips, adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and company safety policies. This includes inspecting the tractor, truck, and trailer to ensure they meet stringent safety standards and reporting any issues promptly. In addition to ensuring compliance, drivers perform essential operational tasks such as loading and unloading freight, verifying loads and delivery paperwork for accuracy, securing vehicles and cargo properly, and maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in work areas and equipment. They communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, ensuring all inquiries are addressed promptly and accurately. Drivers also handle cash or check collections where applicable and manage customer returns carefully. Documentation is a significant part of the role, requiring accurate and legible completion of all necessary delivery and transportation records, including hours of service logs.

Performance Foodservice not only provides a competitive compensation package and a safe working environment but also offers extensive opportunities for career growth within the food distribution industry. Drivers who join the company become essential contributors to the vital supply chain that supports America's food service sector. The company’s culture emphasizes team collaboration, mutual respect, and recognition of employee achievements, creating a workplace where every team member can thrive and develop professionally. By becoming a delivery driver at Performance Foodservice, individuals take on a challenging yet rewarding role that blends operational skills, customer service, and safety compliance in a dynamic industry environment.

Job Requirements

valid CDL A
minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
high school diploma or GED or state approved equivalent
must be 21 years of age or older
clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass road test
valid current DOT health card or able to secure new DOT health card
ability to hand-lift and utilize equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move and stack product cases/freight

Job Qualifications

valid CDL A
12 months commercial driving experience
high school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
must be 21 years of age
clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for past 3 years
pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass road test
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 (i.e., pre/post trip) 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