CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Greenville, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $85,000.00 - $110,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

inclusive work environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor under the Performance Food Group (PFG), recognized for its commitment to servicing a wide variety of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on establishing strong, enduring relationships with its clients through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts. This team approach ensures customers receive not only high-quality food products but also valuable advice on improving foodservice operations, menu development, product selection, and optimizing operational strategies to enhance overall business success. Performance Foodservice stands out for its dedication to delivering delicious food while helping independent restaurant owners and foodservice operators realize their dreams and grow their businesses through trusted partnerships and exceptional service.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice plays a crucial role in the food supply chain, responsible for delivering food and food-related products safely and timely to various customers. This role involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop assignments. The position is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, working night shifts from 10 pm to 4 am with a competitive annual salary range of $85,000 to $110,000. Employment with Performance Foodservice offers robust benefits from day one, including health and wellness options, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off.

The CDL-A Driver serves as a vital front-line representative of the company, maintaining professionalism while interacting with customers, vendors, and co-workers. The role demands strict adherence to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards, necessitating thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, safety checks, and meticulous handling of freight and delivery documentation. Drivers are expected to ensure the secure loading, unloading, and transportation of products, confirming accurate delivery and collection of necessary signatures or payments as applicable. Additionally, the driver supports overall warehouse and vehicle cleanliness and safety, helping maintain an efficient and safe work environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity for growth within the company while contributing significantly to America’s essential food distribution network. Performance Foodservice values safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces that recognize employee contributions and foster career development.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or ged
at least 12 months commercial driving experience
valid cdl-a license
age 21 or older
meet all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
ability to pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass road test
possess or able to obtain valid dot health card
able to hand-lift and use lifting equipment to move products of various weights

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
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 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 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 (DOT) regulations
inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed
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 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