CDL A Delivery Driver - Regional Routes

Bakersfield, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Exact $73,920.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Education Assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

wellness benefits

Job Description

PFG Customized Distribution is a prominent division of Performance Food Group, known for meeting the unique needs of some of America’s most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. With a broad reach serving customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries, PFG Customized Distribution specializes in delivering tailored, high-quality food service solutions that support the operations of these major restaurant brands. The company prides itself on providing customized attention, centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination to ensure seamless service. The culture within the company emphasizes safety, inclusiveness, and respect, fostering an environment of rewards and recognition for its employees.

The organization is currently hiring for the position of Driver, Formula CDL-A, an essential role within the food supply chain. This is a full-time role involving driving tractor trailer or straight trucks primarily for delivering food and food-related products. Routes may include a combination of solo and team routes with out-of-state layovers twice per week. To qualify, candidates must have an interstate license without K restrictions. Weekly wages when on route start at a minimum of $1,540. The company provides newer trucks and equipment that are all automatics and involves ramp work, touch freight, and handling breakdown mixed pallets.

In this role, drivers ensure that customer orders arrive safely, on time, and in good condition, while maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. The driver acts as a representative of PFG Customized Distribution, building lasting relationships with customers through professional communication and reliable service. Responsibilities include performing safety checks on vehicles, securing loads correctly, managing freight paperwork, and assisting with loading and unloading freight. Drivers are expected to follow DOT regulations and company safe driving policies strictly.

Besides competitive pay, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Day 1 health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Employee growth is encouraged within this essential industry that supports America's food distribution system, providing a safe and inclusive workplace culture. This position is perfect for individuals who meet licensing and experience requirements, value professionalism, and wish to contribute to a vital part of the food supply chain.

Job Requirements

Interstate license with no K restrictions
ability to perform all required safety checks and vehicle inspections
knowledge of DOT regulations and company safety policies
physical ability to lift and move product cases and freight
good communication skills
valid CDL-A license
minimum six months commercial driving experience
willingness to work out-of-state layovers twice per week
capable of operating automatic trucks and handling ramp and touch freight tasks
ability to complete required paperwork accurately and legibly
clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
successful completion of drug test and background check
pass road test
obtain or maintain current DOT health card

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
six 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 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 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 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 and 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 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 contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
collects money 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 complete necessary paperwork
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
performs other related duties as assigned