CDL A Delivery Truck Driver $5000 Sign on Bonus

Columbus, OH, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Up to $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor renowned for its extensive portfolio and exceptional service tailored to a diverse range of customers. These customers include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on its dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, all committed to building close relationships with clients. This team not only delivers exceptional food products but also offers valuable advice on enhancing operations, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategy to help independent restaurant owners and food service providers achieve their goals. Performance Foodservice stands out in the food distribution industry through its commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation, ensuring that every client receives the support and product excellence they need to thrive in a competitive market.

The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a vital position within the company's logistics and supply chain operations. This full-time position typically follows a Monday through Friday schedule with daily home time, offering a competitive pay potential of up to $90,000 annually. The CDL-A Driver is entrusted with the responsibility of safely operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and food-related products across intrastate and interstate routes. This includes local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR) assignments, shuttles, and overnight or drive-and-drop routes. The driver acts as a crucial liaison between Performance Foodservice and its customers, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain.

In this role, drivers must rigorously adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, performing mandatory safety checks pre- and post-trip to inspect vehicles and trailers. Attention to detail is essential when verifying shipment accuracy, inspecting freight security, and completing all required paperwork accurately and legibly. Interaction with customers, vendors, and coworkers must be professional and courteous, as the driver represents the face of the company. Drivers are also responsible for unloading products, managing returns and damaged goods, and ensuring all equipment and trailers are secured at the end of each shift.

Performance Foodservice fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment where teamwork, respect, and recognition are prioritized. Further benefits include day-one health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. These benefits, combined with growth opportunities, make the CDL-A Driver position a compelling career opportunity for those interested in supporting America's food distribution system while enjoying a stable work-life balance and competitive compensation.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
12+ months of commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum age of 21 years
Meet state licensing and certification standards where applicable
Maintain a clean driving record for the past three years
Successful completion of drug testing and criminal background check post offer
Pass required road test
Possess or be able to obtain a current DOT health card
Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to move heavy products ranging from 10 to 90 pounds
Ability to work Monday through Friday schedule
Must be able to be home daily

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
12+ 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 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
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