CDL Class A Delivery Driver

Woodbridge, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a prominent broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), is a respected leader in food distribution serving a wide range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself not only on delivering quality food products but also on building lasting relationships with its customers through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and experts who provide comprehensive advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. This focus on customer service and operational excellence positions Performance Foodservice as a vital partner in the hospitality and food service industries. The company fosters a safe and inclusive work culture that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect for its employees, making it a desirable employer in the food distribution sector.

This CDL-A Driver role is crucial within the company's supply chain operations. The position offers competitive compensation with a minimum pay of $310 per day and opportunities to earn additional income, reflecting the company's commitment to rewarding its workforce. Scheduled Monday through Saturday, with Sundays and one weekday off, the role begins early with dispatch times between 3 AM and 5 AM. This schedule supports the timely delivery of food products to customers, ensuring the freshness and integrity of the goods.

As a CDL-A Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Your responsibilities extend beyond driving; you will be the face of Performance Foodservice to customers, tasked with building positive and lasting customer relationships. Duties include performing thorough pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections that comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, reporting safety issues, and ensuring compliance with all safe driving policies.

In addition to transportation, the role involves loading and unloading food and related products, conducting damage checks, scanning orders, verifying deliveries with customer signatures, and collecting payments when required. You will manage freight securely and maintain cleanliness and order in your tractor, trailer, and loading areas. Accurate completion of all required documentation, including daily hours-of-service logs, is essential to support regulatory compliance and company standards.

This position offers growth opportunities within the company, enabling employees to advance their careers while performing essential work that supports America’s food distribution system. Performance Foodservice emphasizes a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional development, health and wellness, and financial security with benefits starting from day one.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or ged
minimum 6 months commercial driving experience
valid cdl-a license
must be 21 years of age or older
meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements
clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
successful completion of post offer drug test
successful completion of road test
valid or ability to attain a current dot health card
ability to hand-lift and use two-wheeler, lift gate or other equipment to move and stack freight and product cases weighing from 10 to 90 pounds

Job Qualifications

high school diploma/ged
6+ months commercial driving
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
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