Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $73,920.00 - $48.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Benefits from day one
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Performance Food Group Customized Distribution (PFG Customized Distribution) is a leading provider tailored to meet 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. The company excels in offering customized attention and serves as a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination. With a broad reach across the U.S. and operations in more than 40 countries, PFG Customized Distribution maintains a vital role in the food distribution chain, ensuring that their customers receive products efficiently and reliably. The company is committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment where rewards, recognition, and respect are integral to its culture. PFG Customized Distribution is looking forward to expanding its presence with a new location opening in Fresno, California in 2026 and is currently accepting applications for the role of CDL-A Driver at this new facility.
The CDL-A Driver role at PFG Customized Distribution is essential in supporting the country’s food supply chain by delivering high-quality food and food service products safely and on time. This position involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including solo and team routes with out-of-state layovers occurring twice weekly. Drivers will operate newer automatic trucks and engage in ramp work, touch freight handling, and mixed pallet breakdown. Compensation for drivers on-route begins at a weekly minimum of $1,540, reflecting the significance of the logistical responsibilities held by the driver. This employment opportunity supports career growth within a company that prioritizes essential work in food distribution and offers competitive pay coupled with day-one health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and a safe workplace environment.
In this capacity, drivers are not only responsible for the transportation of goods but also act as the face of the company, developing lasting relationships with customers. The role requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations along with internal safety policies, ensuring all safety checks, vehicle inspections, and paperwork are completed accurately and punctually. Drivers are tasked with professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers to provide excellent service and support the company’s operational goals. From loading dock duties to freight security, product unloading, and verifying deliveries, operators maintain a high standard of responsibility and organizational skills throughout their shifts. This position requires physical endurance as the role involves lifting, utilizing equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates to move products ranging from 10 to 90 pounds. Overall, this is a career opportunity suited for dedicated CDL-A drivers who are seeking stability, growth, and the chance to contribute significantly to America’s food distribution network.
The CDL-A Driver role at PFG Customized Distribution is essential in supporting the country’s food supply chain by delivering high-quality food and food service products safely and on time. This position involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including solo and team routes with out-of-state layovers occurring twice weekly. Drivers will operate newer automatic trucks and engage in ramp work, touch freight handling, and mixed pallet breakdown. Compensation for drivers on-route begins at a weekly minimum of $1,540, reflecting the significance of the logistical responsibilities held by the driver. This employment opportunity supports career growth within a company that prioritizes essential work in food distribution and offers competitive pay coupled with day-one health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and a safe workplace environment.
In this capacity, drivers are not only responsible for the transportation of goods but also act as the face of the company, developing lasting relationships with customers. The role requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations along with internal safety policies, ensuring all safety checks, vehicle inspections, and paperwork are completed accurately and punctually. Drivers are tasked with professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers to provide excellent service and support the company’s operational goals. From loading dock duties to freight security, product unloading, and verifying deliveries, operators maintain a high standard of responsibility and organizational skills throughout their shifts. This position requires physical endurance as the role involves lifting, utilizing equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates to move products ranging from 10 to 90 pounds. Overall, this is a career opportunity suited for dedicated CDL-A drivers who are seeking stability, growth, and the chance to contribute significantly to America’s food distribution network.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Six months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21+ years of age
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) 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 between approximately 60 and 90 pounds depending on the location
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 (MVR) 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 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 (pre/post trip) 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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