CDL A Delivery Driver - Experienced

Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Split Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Employer Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a part of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor specializing in delivering high-quality food products to a diverse clientele, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company excels at building strong relationships with its customers by providing expert advice on menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. With a team composed of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, Performance Foodservice is committed not only to delivering delicious food but also to empowering independent restaurant owners to achieve their business goals and operational excellence.

This position offers a competitive minimum pay of $350 per day, with work scheduled for 4-5 days per week based on business needs. Employees benefit from no Sunday shifts and a split days-off schedule designed to provide work-life balance. The typical work shift ranges between 10 to 12 hours, averaging nighttime dispatch between 12 AM and 5 AM, depending on the assigned route. The role supports essential functions within America’s food distribution system, offering growth opportunities in a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. Employees enjoy day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more.

The Food and Food Service Delivery Driver plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of the nation’s food supply chain by delivering food and related products in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. As the direct face of the company, drivers maintain strong customer relationships through professional communication and reliable service. They are responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes.

This role demands a strong adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety protocols to guarantee the secure transportation and delivery of food products. Duties include conducting pre and post-trip safety inspections, reporting all safety issues, securing loads, completing accurate paperwork, and handling customer transactions when required. Drivers must also manage the loading and unloading of freight using appropriate equipment, verifying product counts, conducting damage control, and maintaining clean work areas. The position requires a commitment to operational excellence, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to dynamic schedules and routes. Drivers contribute significantly to the company's reputation by ensuring deliveries meet quality standards and customers are satisfied with their service experience.

Job Requirements

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 location

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 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