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CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

day 1 health insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline distributor known for its committed service to a diverse range of clients, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a robust team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists, Performance Foodservice not only delivers exceptional food products but also supports its customers by offering expert advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The company aims to build long-lasting relationships with its clients, helping independent restaurant owners and other foodservice operators thrive and expand their businesses. This commitment to excellence and customer success has established Performance Foodservice as a trusted partner in the food distribution industry across the United States.

The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is crucial to maintaining the efficiency and reliability of America's food supply chain. This full-time position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday, with a competitive training component pay of $25.00 per hour. As a delivery driver, you will be entrusted with driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes including intrastate and interstate trips, local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. Your primary duty is to ensure timely and safe delivery of food and related products to customers, embodying the company's dedication to service and quality.

Driving responsibilities come paired with the critical task of being the face of the company, requiring strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with customers, vendors, and coworkers. You will conduct essential safety inspections of vehicles and cargo as per Department of Transportation regulations and company standards to guarantee safety on the road. Meticulous attention to detail is required for checking and completing all delivery documentation and invoices accurately, managing loading and unloading procedures, and handling customer interactions including collecting payments and managing returns.

This role offers an inclusive and safe working environment that values rewards, recognition, and respect. Performance Foodservice promotes growth opportunities for employees performing this vital work to support the nation’s food distribution system. The company is veteran/military friendly and strongly encourages diversity, embracing equal employment opportunity practices. Employees benefit from an array of perks such as day-one health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more. Being a CDL-A Driver with Performance Foodservice is not just about driving trucks; it is about contributing to a core function that supports communities and businesses across the country. If you are committed to safety, reliability, and excellent customer service, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic and supportive company environment.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma/ged
  • 12 plus months commercial driving experience
  • valid cdl-a license
  • must be 21 plus 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
  • 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

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma/ged
  • 12 plus months commercial driving experience
  • valid cdl-a license
  • must be 21 plus 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
  • 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

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
  • inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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