CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $90,000.00

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 Foodservice, part of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor known for its strong relationships with a diverse range of customers across various industries. The company serves independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries, providing not only high-quality food products but also expert advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. Their team includes sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists dedicated to helping independent restaurant owners and other clients thrive in a competitive market. Performance Foodservice is committed to delivering excellent service and maintaining a safe, inclusive work environment that rewards and respects its employees.

This role is for a CDL-A Delivery Driver, an essential position within the company that plays a critical part in the food supply chain across America. The CDL-A Driver is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes, including intrastate and interstate travel, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop deliveries. The position offers an average salary of $90,000 per year and a $10,000 sign-on bonus, with working hours from Monday to Friday starting early in the morning.

The driver not only ensures that food and food service products are delivered safely, timely, and in good condition to customers but also serves as the company's face, building and maintaining positive relationships with customers. This role requires adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Daily responsibilities include safety inspections, loading and unloading products, securing freight, completing required paperwork, and handling customer interactions professionally. The job demands physical capability to lift and move products weighing between 10 to 90 pounds using equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates.

Performance Foodservice supports its employees with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The company fosters a culture of growth, recognition, and respect, providing a safe and supportive work environment where employees can develop their careers while contributing to a vital service that supports food distribution nationwide. This is a full-time opportunity for motivated individuals who value a team-oriented culture and want to play a key role in sustaining America’s food supply chain.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
minimum 21 years of age
meet all state licensing and certification requirements as applicable
clean motor vehicle report for last three years
pass post offer drug screening and criminal background check
pass a road test
current or obtainable DOT health card
physical ability to lift and move freight weighing up to 90 pounds using equipment
ability to work Monday to Friday early morning shifts
valid driving record without significant violations

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 (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