
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Education Assistance
Safe working environment
Job Description
Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline food distributor that serves a diverse clientele including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong and lasting relationships with its customers by providing not only quality food products but also expert advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning. The company comprises a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts who work closely with customers to optimize their business operations and help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. As a part of Performance Foodservice's commitment to excellence, they foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and recognition in a safe working environment, making them an employer of choice in the food distribution industry.
The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a critical position within the company’s logistics and delivery operations. It offers a guaranteed training pay of $1,500 per week with average earnings post-training reaching approximately $100,000 annually. The schedule is varied to meet the demands of delivering essential food and food service products to customers across intrastate and interstate routes. The company is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 depending on experience, highlighting the value they place on skilled delivery professionals.
In this role, the CDL-A Driver is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver and unload food products efficiently, safely, and in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers serve as the face of the company, building positive relationships with customers through professional communication and reliable service. Duties include performing safety and pre/post-trip inspections, securing freight, accurately handling necessary paperwork, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and operational readiness. Drivers also play an important role in damage control, ensuring the quality of deliveries and addressing any issues promptly. The position demands physical ability to handle freight of varying weights using equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates.
This opportunity provides significant growth potential within a company that supports its employees with Day 1 health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The environment encourages teamwork and a culture of rewards and recognition. Candidates must be over 21 years of age, hold a valid CDL-A license, and have at least 12 months of commercial driving experience. The job also requires a clean motor vehicle record, passing of post-offer drug tests and criminal background checks, and a valid DOT health card. Overall, this role is ideal for highly motivated individuals looking to join a respected leader in food distribution, enjoy competitive pay, and contribute to an essential service supporting America’s food supply chain.
The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a critical position within the company’s logistics and delivery operations. It offers a guaranteed training pay of $1,500 per week with average earnings post-training reaching approximately $100,000 annually. The schedule is varied to meet the demands of delivering essential food and food service products to customers across intrastate and interstate routes. The company is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 depending on experience, highlighting the value they place on skilled delivery professionals.
In this role, the CDL-A Driver is responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver and unload food products efficiently, safely, and in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers serve as the face of the company, building positive relationships with customers through professional communication and reliable service. Duties include performing safety and pre/post-trip inspections, securing freight, accurately handling necessary paperwork, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and operational readiness. Drivers also play an important role in damage control, ensuring the quality of deliveries and addressing any issues promptly. The position demands physical ability to handle freight of varying weights using equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates.
This opportunity provides significant growth potential within a company that supports its employees with Day 1 health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The environment encourages teamwork and a culture of rewards and recognition. Candidates must be over 21 years of age, hold a valid CDL-A license, and have at least 12 months of commercial driving experience. The job also requires a clean motor vehicle record, passing of post-offer drug tests and criminal background checks, and a valid DOT health card. Overall, this role is ideal for highly motivated individuals looking to join a respected leader in food distribution, enjoy competitive pay, and contribute to an essential service supporting America’s food supply chain.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Age 21 or older
- Meet all state licensing or certification requirements
- Clean motor vehicle record for past three years
- Pass drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Valid DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one
- Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment to move freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma/GED
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- 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 and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Attain or have 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
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 including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation 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 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 contacts 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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