CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Port St Lucie, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as a premier broadline foodservice distributor delivering a wide array of products to a diverse customer base including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, Performance Foodservice not only supplies quality food products but also supports customers by offering valuable advice on menu development, operational strategies, and product selection. This ensures that clients can enhance their business operations and customer satisfaction effectively. The company prides itself on building close, personalized relationships with each customer, fostering long-term partnerships founded on trust and mutual success. PFG is well-regarded in the food distribution industry for its commitment to quality, service excellence, and community engagement, making it a highly respected and sought-after employer.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is an essential role within the company’s logistics and distribution network, focusing on the timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products. This position offers an average annual pay of $80,000 and includes competitive daily minimum guaranteed pay of $213.20. Drivers work primarily Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays, typically dispatching early in the morning between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Routes average 10 to 12 hours, and importantly, this position allows drivers to be home daily, striking a good work-life balance.

As a CDL-A Driver, you will be the face of Performance Foodservice to customers, tasked with delivering food products on time and in excellent condition while adhering strictly to Department of Transportation regulations. The role demands responsibility for both intrastate and interstate deliveries using a tractor trailer or straight truck, covering local, over-the-road, shuttle, and drive-and-drop routes. The job entails performing pre- and post-trip inspections for vehicle safety, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring freight is securely loaded and unloaded in line with company safety standards. This position requires excellent communication skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and teammates, guaranteeing excellent service and customer satisfaction.

Performance Foodservice emphasizes growth, safety, and an inclusive environment for all employees. The company offers day-one health and wellness benefits, including employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. This role presents significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization critical to supporting America’s food supply chain. Overall, this position is ideal for motivated CDL-A drivers who are committed to safety, reliability, and exceptional service, while enjoying the benefits and respect accorded to key contributors at Performance Foodservice.

Job Requirements

valid CDL-A license
minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
must be 21 years of age or older
high school diploma or GED
clean driving record for last 3 years
ability to pass drug test and background check
pass commercial driver road test
capable of lifting freight between 10-90 pounds
must have or be able to obtain DOT Health Card
able to work early morning shifts including occasional Saturdays
strong communication and customer service 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 including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation 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