CDL A Delivery Driver Extraboard

Louisville, KY, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $114,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
free uniforms
Annual safety boot allowance

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a prominent division of Performance Food Group (PFG), operates as a broadline distributor dedicated to serving a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. This dynamic organization prides itself on fostering close-knit relationships between the company's expert team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists and their customers. These relationships go beyond simple transactions, as the team offers advice and support on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. This demonstrates Performance Foodservice's commitment not only to delivering quality food products but also to supporting the success and growth of independent restaurant owners and businesses.

Performance Foodservice embodies a culture of excellence where delivery drivers play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain across the country. They serve as the face of the company and are accountable for ensuring timely, safe delivery of products while building lasting customer relationships. The CDL-A Driver position is an extraboard role requiring flexibility to travel and cover paid time off or call-offs, with company-covered mileage, per diem, and hotel expenses. With an average annual pay exceeding $114,000 and a robust benefits package starting from day one of employment, this position offers a valuable career opportunity. The role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on a variety of routes including intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes. Drivers play a pivotal role in verifying the accuracy and condition of freight deliveries and maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.

This critical position is entrusted with responsibilities such as performing safety checks and inspections on vehicles, managing route logistics, unloading and loading freight, and ensuring customer satisfaction through professional communication and service. Drivers also handle paperwork accurately, report safety issues promptly, and ensure cargo security. The company values teamwork, safety, and respect, fostering a safe and inclusive working environment with opportunities for career advancement within the essential food distribution system. Performance Foodservice offers a competitive compensation structure, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more, making it an ideal employer for driven CDL-A drivers seeking a rewarding career in foodservice delivery.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6+ months commercial driving experience
  • valid CDL-A
  • must be 21+ years of age
  • meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
  • clean motor vehicle report 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

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6+ months commercial driving experience
  • valid CDL-A
  • must be 21+ years of age
  • meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
  • clean motor vehicle report 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

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 regulations
  • Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
  • Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
  • Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
  • 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 contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
  • Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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