CDL Class A Delivery Driver Trainee

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor, plays a critical role in supporting diverse local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong partnerships through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts who offer valuable guidance on enhancing operations, menu development, product selection, and overall strategic direction. This makes Performance Foodservice not just a food supplier but a trusted advisor helping independent restaurant owners and other foodservice businesses achieve their dreams and grow successfully. Through its vast network and dedicated customer service, Performance Foodservice delivers not only delicious and high-quality food products, but also exceptional support that adds significant value to its client’s operations. The company fosters an inclusive, respectful, and rewarding work culture, offering competitive benefits, including day-one health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. With a genuine commitment to safety and employee growth, Performance Foodservice provides meaningful career paths supporting America’s critical food distribution infrastructure.

This entry-level Driver Trainee position is designed for individuals seeking to start their career in commercial driving with a focus on transporting food and related products. The role entails driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes that may include local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. Drivers are expected to complete deliveries safely, adhering strictly to all company safety policies and Department of Transportation regulations. The trainee will work closely with a driver trainer, participating fully in all training programs and ride-along sessions to gain the necessary skills and certification to operate commercial vehicles independently. Duties include performing mandatory safety checks on vehicles and cargo, inspecting freight loading, driving assigned routes, unloading and verifying deliveries with customers, collecting payment when applicable, and maintaining accurate records of service hours and delivery documentation. The position demands physical capability, including hand-lifting and using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates, to handle freight typically weighing between 60 and 90 pounds.

Shifts start early between 3 am and 5:30 am, with a favorable 4-day workweek schedule and earning potential up to $90,000 annually. Performance Foodservice supports its drivers through a comprehensive benefits package and a safe working environment that encourages recognition, respect, and advancement. This role offers more than a job; it offers an opportunity to build a lasting career with a reputable company that values and invests in its employees while supporting a vital segment of the food industry supply chain.