CDL A Delivery Driver Extraboard

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline food distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), maintains a unique and trusted relationship with a diverse range of local clients including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on not only delivering high-quality food products but also providing expert guidance through a comprehensive team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other professionals. This team collaborates closely with customers to offer strategic advice on enhancing operations, developing menus, selecting products, and optimizing overall business performance. Through these efforts, Performance Foodservice goes beyond mere distribution by supporting independent restaurant owners and food service providers in achieving their goals and elevating their businesses. The company fosters a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and recognition, with a commitment to safety and employee well-being, including offering day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K matching, education assistance, and paid time off. With competitive compensation packages and ongoing growth opportunities, Performance Foodservice stands out as a stable and rewarding employer in the food distribution industry.

The CDL-A Driver role within Performance Foodservice is vital to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the nation’s food supply chain. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes including local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop assignments. Drivers are responsible for timely and safe delivery of food and related products to customers while adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. As representatives of the company, they play a key role in developing and sustaining positive relationships with customers, ensuring accurate communication and service excellence. This position requires readiness to travel extensively to cover paid time off (PTO) and call-offs, with the company covering mileage, per diem, and hotel accommodations. Drivers receive an average annual pay exceeding $114,000, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus under specific terms. Additional benefits include free uniforms, an annual safety boot allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package from the first day of employment.

Primary responsibilities incorporate performing all required safety inspections, reporting and addressing safety hazards, secure handling and unloading of freight, maintaining accurate paperwork, and supporting overall team goals and safety standards. Drivers are expected to exhibit professionalism when interacting with customers, vendors, and team members, underpinning the company’s commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment. This role demands physical stamina to hand-lift and maneuver products of varying weights and volumes, utilize equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates, and perform routine cleaning and organization of vehicles and loading areas.

Overall, this position offers a blend of stable compensation, comprehensive benefits, personal growth, and the meaningful opportunity to contribute directly to America’s vital food service operations. It is ideal for individuals with commercial driving experience who are dedicated, safety-conscious, customer-focused, and ready to become essential members of a respected distribution team.