Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
wellness benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Safe working environment
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor that serves a diverse array of local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, Performance Foodservice builds close partnerships with their clients to provide tailored advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. This comprehensive approach not only ensures the delivery of high-quality and delicious food products but also supports independent restaurant owners and businesses in achieving their dreams and operational goals. Known for its commitment to excellence, community support, and customer success, Performance Foodservice upholds a strong company culture centered around respect, rewards, recognition, and inclusion.
The role of the CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is essential in maintaining the integrity of America’s food supply chain. As a CDL Class A driver, you will be tasked with safely operating tractor-trailer or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. This position offers an average annual pay of $80,000 with a daily minimum guaranteed pay of $213.20. The position is home daily with a typical schedule from Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, with dispatch times averaging between 3 am and 5 am and routes lasting approximately 10 to 12 hours per day.
Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to a variety of customers, communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, and performing necessary safety inspections following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You will be expected to conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety checks, inspect equipment to meet safety standards, report any safety issues or repairs promptly, and adhere strictly to all DOT and company safe driving policies. Accuracy in handling paperwork, verifying delivery contents, and securing freight is critical, as is providing excellent customer service to solidify long-lasting customer relationships.
Additional duties include safely loading and unloading goods, managing customer returns, completing logs related to hours of service, and maintaining cleanliness in your work area and vehicle. The role demands physical capability, including handling and moving freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds using equipment such as hand trucks and lift gates. You will be an integral part of a team that values safety, reliability, and professionalism. This position provides significant opportunities for growth and professional development in a safe and inclusive working environment supported by a culture of rewards and recognition.
Performance Foodservice upholds Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and fosters diversity by ensuring fair treatment and non-discrimination in all employment practices. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Join Performance Foodservice as a CDL-A Driver and help deliver the goods that keep America’s food distribution system running smoothly while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding workplace environment.
The role of the CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is essential in maintaining the integrity of America’s food supply chain. As a CDL Class A driver, you will be tasked with safely operating tractor-trailer or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate deliveries, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. This position offers an average annual pay of $80,000 with a daily minimum guaranteed pay of $213.20. The position is home daily with a typical schedule from Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, with dispatch times averaging between 3 am and 5 am and routes lasting approximately 10 to 12 hours per day.
Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to a variety of customers, communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, and performing necessary safety inspections following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You will be expected to conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety checks, inspect equipment to meet safety standards, report any safety issues or repairs promptly, and adhere strictly to all DOT and company safe driving policies. Accuracy in handling paperwork, verifying delivery contents, and securing freight is critical, as is providing excellent customer service to solidify long-lasting customer relationships.
Additional duties include safely loading and unloading goods, managing customer returns, completing logs related to hours of service, and maintaining cleanliness in your work area and vehicle. The role demands physical capability, including handling and moving freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds using equipment such as hand trucks and lift gates. You will be an integral part of a team that values safety, reliability, and professionalism. This position provides significant opportunities for growth and professional development in a safe and inclusive working environment supported by a culture of rewards and recognition.
Performance Foodservice upholds Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and fosters diversity by ensuring fair treatment and non-discrimination in all employment practices. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Join Performance Foodservice as a CDL-A Driver and help deliver the goods that keep America’s food distribution system running smoothly while advancing your career in a supportive and rewarding workplace environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Must be 21 or older
- Meet all state licensing 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
- Have or be able to obtain valid DOT Health Card
- Ability to hand-lift and use equipment to move freight weighing up to 90 pounds
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work Monday to Friday and some Saturdays with early morning dispatch
- Ability to follow safety procedures and DOT regulations
- Physical capability to perform loading and unloading duties
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- High school diploma/GED
- 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 (i.e., 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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