CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice, a branch of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor renowned for its strong relationships with a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Known for excellence in foodservice distribution, PFG combines quality products with expert advice through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists. This team works collaboratively with customers to enhance operations, support menu development, select the best products, and implement effective operational strategies. The company’s commitment goes beyond simply delivering food – it strives to empower independent restaurant owners and other foodservice businesses to achieve their aspirations and grow sustainably. Performance Foodservice continuously fosters an inclusive and safe workplace, rooted in values of respect, recognition, and reward, making it an employer of choice in the food distribution sector.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a critical role in the nation's food supply chain. This job goes beyond the mere transportation of goods; it represents the company’s face to its customers, emphasizing professionalism and strong relationship building. The CDL-A Driver is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and food-related products safely and efficiently across intrastate and interstate routes. Roles include local, shuttle, overnight, over-the-road (OTR), and drive-and-drop routes to meet scheduled deliveries and loading/unloading requirements.

This full-time position offers an average salary of $90,000 annually and a $10,000 sign-on bonus, with work typically scheduled Monday to Friday starting early in the morning. The role also provides numerous benefits from the first day, such as comprehensive health and wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching contributions, education assistance, and paid time off. Drivers can expect a supportive and safe working environment aimed at fostering career growth and providing strong operational support within the company.

The CDL-A Driver’s responsibilities are many and varied, including conducting thorough safety inspections as mandated by Department of Transportation regulations, ensuring that equipment and freight comply with safety standards, and maintaining accurate paperwork related to freight delivery. Drivers must interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to ensure smooth communication and service excellence. Additional duties include moving trailers, verifying freight counts, unloading and delivering products into designated storage areas, and handling customer payments and returns. Safety remains paramount, with strict adherence to regulatory compliance, reporting safety issues promptly, and maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 12 months of commercial driving experience, and hold a valid CDL-A license. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and meet all state licensing and certification requirements. Maintaining a clean motor vehicle record for the past three years, passing a post-offer drug test and background check, and completing a road test are also required. Additionally, candidates should have or be able to obtain a valid DOT health card. The physical demands of the position include handling freight weighing from 10 to 90 pounds and the use of equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.

Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of a company dedicated to equality and inclusion. The company proudly offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected attributes. PFG’s commitment to workplace fairness forms a cornerstone of its corporate culture, alongside a transparent pay policy. This role offers not only a chance to contribute to a vital part of the food supply chain but also to grow professionally within a supportive, well-established company.