CDL Class A Delivery Driver (Home Nightly)

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline distributor specializing in delivering high-quality food products to a diverse clientele, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong relationships with customers through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts. These professionals work closely with each customer to provide tailored advice on operational improvement, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning to enhance business success. PFG not only ensures the delivery of delicious, quality foods but also commits to supporting independent restaurant owners in achieving their entrepreneurial goals.

Performance Foodservice fosters a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment that emphasizes respect, recognition, and continuous growth. They offer comprehensive employee benefits, including day-one health and wellness plans, an employee stock purchase program, 401(k) retirement plans with company matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The company is dedicated to providing opportunities for career advancement within a growing sector of the food distribution industry, where employees play an essential role in maintaining America’s food supply chain.

This position is an entry-level Driver Trainee role, designed to provide hands-on experience and professional training in operating tractor trailers or straight trucks. Trainees will work on various routes, including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight deliveries, ensuring that all products are safely transported and unloaded following company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee will participate in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, completing all required training documentation and working alongside experienced driver trainers to gain practical knowledge.

Key responsibilities include conducting mandatory pre- and post-trip safety inspections according to DOT standards, securing freight, adhering strictly to safety guidelines, and maintaining accurate delivery records. The trainee will interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, upholding high standards of customer service and teamwork. This role demands attention to detail in verifying shipments, handling deliveries and returns, managing paperwork, and ensuring the cleanliness and security of equipment and trailers.

Working a Monday through Friday schedule with an early morning dispatch window from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Driver Trainees can expect a reliable annual salary ranging from $62,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience and performance. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking a career in commercial driving with a reputable and stable company that values safety, growth, and employee welfare.