CDL A Route Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor serving a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong relationships with its clientele through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts. These professionals collaborate closely with customers, offering expert advice on enhancing operational efficiency, developing menus, selecting the right products, and implementing effective business strategies. This comprehensive support enables independent restaurant owners to achieve their culinary and business aspirations. Performance Foodservice is committed not only to delivering high-quality food products but also to providing a superior service experience, creating a safe and inclusive work environment characterized by a culture of reward, recognition, and respect.

The CDL-A Driver role is an essential position within Performance Foodservice that directly supports America’s food supply chain. This position is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of food and food-related products using tractor-trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive and drop routes. Drivers also engage in team routes and may have overnight layovers depending on assignment. Operating shifts typically commence between midnight and 5 AM and last approximately ten hours, with a schedule of five days per week from Monday through Saturday, and no work on Sundays. Flexibility with day-offs is required.

The CDL-A Driver acts as a representative of the company, providing professional communication and customer service. They perform critical duties including pre- and post-trip inspections in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring the tractor, trailer, and freight meet stringent safety standards. Drivers handle loading and unloading of products, verify shipments through accurate paperwork, and maintain secure and damage-free freight conditions. They record hours of service daily and uphold safety policies, reporting any hazards or mechanical issues promptly.

This position offers competitive compensation with an average annual income exceeding $80,000 and opportunities for quarterly safety bonuses. Benefits include day-one health and wellness coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an employee stock purchase plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Performance Foodservice emphasizes growth opportunities within a stable organization that honors diversity and equal employment opportunity across all protected categories. Candidates 21 and older with a clean driving record, valid CDL-A license, and the ability to perform physical lifting requirements are encouraged to apply to join a team that delivers essential goods and supports the vital food distribution network nationwide.