Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $104,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K Employer Matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Education Assistance
wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline food distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), is renowned for its exceptional foodservice solutions and its commitment to supporting local businesses across America. The company maintains a diverse clientele including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. This dynamic team is composed of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and various industry experts who work closely with customers to offer valuable advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning. Through these efforts, Performance Foodservice not only delivers high-quality food products but also empowers independent restaurant owners and foodservice providers to achieve lasting success.
Performance Foodservice operates in a highly competitive market where safety, reliability, and customer service are paramount. The company emphasizes a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous recognition, making it an employer of choice in the food distribution industry. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness coverage, stock purchase options, 401K employer matching, educational assistance, and paid time off. This supportive environment fosters professional growth opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for driven individuals who want to make a tangible impact in America's food supply chain.
The CDL-A Delivery Driver role with Performance Foodservice is integral to the company’s mission of ensuring timely and safe delivery of food products across various regions. This is a full-time position offering competitive remuneration, averaging approximately $104,600 annually, with experienced drivers eligible for an additional $10,000 hiring bonus. Unique to this role is the advantage of being home daily while servicing all scheduled customers before the route ends, enhancing work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
In this role, drivers are not merely responsible for transporting goods; they act as the company's representative and build solid, long-term relationships with customers by providing exceptional service. The CDL-A driver operates tractor trailers or straight trucks according to DOT regulations on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, shuttle, overnight, and over-the-road (OTR) deliveries. Key responsibilities include performing stringent safety inspections, adhering to all DOT and company driving policies, managing freight loading and unloading processes, and maintaining accurate delivery documentation.
The job requires excellent communication skills as drivers must interact courteously and efficiently with customers, vendors, and co-workers to facilitate smooth transactions and problem solve promptly. In addition to driving, responsibilities extend to securing loads, handling returns, and ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and trailers. CDL-A drivers maintain detailed logs compliant with federal and state regulations and contribute to a safe working environment by promptly reporting safety hazards or required repairs.
Performance Foodservice invests in its drivers’ success by providing ongoing training and a workplace culture that values contributions at every level. The CDL-A truck driver position embodies essential work that supports the country’s food distribution system, combining job stability, competitive earnings, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community's well-being through reliable and professional service.
Performance Foodservice operates in a highly competitive market where safety, reliability, and customer service are paramount. The company emphasizes a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous recognition, making it an employer of choice in the food distribution industry. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits starting from day one, including health and wellness coverage, stock purchase options, 401K employer matching, educational assistance, and paid time off. This supportive environment fosters professional growth opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for driven individuals who want to make a tangible impact in America's food supply chain.
The CDL-A Delivery Driver role with Performance Foodservice is integral to the company’s mission of ensuring timely and safe delivery of food products across various regions. This is a full-time position offering competitive remuneration, averaging approximately $104,600 annually, with experienced drivers eligible for an additional $10,000 hiring bonus. Unique to this role is the advantage of being home daily while servicing all scheduled customers before the route ends, enhancing work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
In this role, drivers are not merely responsible for transporting goods; they act as the company's representative and build solid, long-term relationships with customers by providing exceptional service. The CDL-A driver operates tractor trailers or straight trucks according to DOT regulations on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, shuttle, overnight, and over-the-road (OTR) deliveries. Key responsibilities include performing stringent safety inspections, adhering to all DOT and company driving policies, managing freight loading and unloading processes, and maintaining accurate delivery documentation.
The job requires excellent communication skills as drivers must interact courteously and efficiently with customers, vendors, and co-workers to facilitate smooth transactions and problem solve promptly. In addition to driving, responsibilities extend to securing loads, handling returns, and ensuring cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and trailers. CDL-A drivers maintain detailed logs compliant with federal and state regulations and contribute to a safe working environment by promptly reporting safety hazards or required repairs.
Performance Foodservice invests in its drivers’ success by providing ongoing training and a workplace culture that values contributions at every level. The CDL-A truck driver position embodies essential work that supports the country’s food distribution system, combining job stability, competitive earnings, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the community's well-being through reliable and professional service.
Job Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
- Must be at least 21 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years
- Meet state licensing and/or certification requirements
- Pass road test
- Current or attainable DOT Health Card
- Ability to handle physical demands including hand-lifting and operating equipment for moving freight
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- 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 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 (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 and inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
- Performs count check of items and checks 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 attaches 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 obtains 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 brings to the driver check-in and completes necessary paperwork
- Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required
- At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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