CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Allentown, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline food distributor known for its strong relationships with a diverse array of local customers. Serving independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries, the company’s commitment extends beyond delivering quality products to providing expert consultancy in operations, menu development, and product selection. The team at Performance Foodservice comprises sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts who collectively help restaurant owners and foodservice operators achieve their operational and culinary goals. This integrated approach allows Performance Foodservice to stand out as a dedicated partner in the food distribution sector, ensuring that customers receive not only great food but also valuable support to grow their businesses.

This position is that of a CDL-A Driver, an essential role filling a critical part of America’s food supply chain. The successful candidate will operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight shifts. These drivers ensure the timely and safe delivery of food and related products to a wide range of customers. This job entails much more than driving: the CDL-A Driver is the face of the company during deliveries, building and maintaining strong customer relationships through professionalism and excellent service.

Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay starting with a guaranteed training pay of $1,500 per week, and after training, drivers can expect to earn an average of $100,000 annually. The role comes with a varying schedule and currently includes a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on experience. The company emphasizes a supportive, inclusive, and safety-conscious work environment. Benefits start from day one and include health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, among others.

Drivers are responsible for performing all required safety inspections on vehicles and loads, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. They must accurately handle paperwork and documentation, maintain communication with customers and coworkers, and manage the loading and unloading of freight safely and efficiently. The job requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift and handle product cases typically ranging from 10 to 90 pounds.

Overall, this CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a vital career opportunity for professional drivers who value stability, growth, and being part of a company dedicated to helping businesses succeed while ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of essential food products.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
12+ months of commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum age of 21 years
Meet state licensing and certification requirements
Clean motor vehicle report for the last 3 years
Pass drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Possess or be able to obtain a current DOT health card
Ability to lift and handle freight up to 90 pounds using required equipment

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
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
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
Product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location.

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
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.