CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $77,000.00 - $88,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

safe and inclusive working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), is renowned for its commitment to supporting a diverse clientele that ranges from independent restaurants and hotels to healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, the company excels in fostering close customer relationships. This team goes beyond mere product delivery by providing valuable advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning. In doing so, Performance Foodservice plays an integral role in helping independent restaurant owners and businesses flourish in a competitive market. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture that promotes employee recognition, rewards, respect, and offers ample opportunities for growth within a safe working environment. They emphasize competitive compensation packages and benefits starting from the very first day of employment, which includes health and wellness programs, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, educational assistance, paid time off, and more.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is pivotal within the food distribution supply chain. This role involves the safe and timely delivery of food and related products to various customers by operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop assignments. Drivers not only ensure that goods arrive in excellent condition and according to schedule but also serve as the face of the company, building and maintaining lasting customer relationships. The job offers a robust salary range from $77,000 to $88,000, with a potential to earn up to $90,000 annually, and features a unique four-day workweek with dispatch shifts beginning between 3:00 AM and 5:30 AM.

The responsibilities of a CDL-A Driver include conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies, and maintaining accurate and legible freight and delivery documentation. Drivers ensure load security, perform damage control checks, manage customer transactions when necessary, and handle freight using required equipment like hand-lifters, two-wheelers, and lift gates. The role demands a proactive approach to reporting safety hazards and equipment repairs, maintaining clean and organized workspaces and trailers, and fulfilling all administrative requirements such as daily log entries of hours of service. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a respected company that values safety, efficiency, and customer service excellence while contributing meaningfully to the food distribution infrastructure across the United States.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Clean driving record for the past 3 years
Ability to pass post offer drug test and background check
Pass required road tests
Ability to obtain or possess a current DOT Health Card
Physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment for moving freight
Meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements where relevant.

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.