CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Boots and protective gear

Safe working environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a premier broadline distributor serving a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company has developed a distinctive approach to customer service by building strong relationships through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and experts. This collaborative team provides valuable advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning to help their customers succeed. Performance Foodservice's commitment goes beyond merely delivering high-quality food products; they strive to empower independent restaurant owners and food service providers to achieve their business goals and elevate their operational success.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice plays an essential role in the food supply chain, ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and related products to customers. This role is critical for maintaining the smooth operation of America's food distribution system. The position involves driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on various routes, including local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes. Drivers are responsible for adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company driving policies to ensure safety and compliance.

Drivers are often the face of the company to the customers. They must maintain professionalism and build lasting relationships by communicating effectively and providing excellent customer service. Key responsibilities include performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of equipment, securing and inspecting freight, accurately handling paperwork, and ensuring deliveries are made according to predetermined schedules. The role requires physical stamina as drivers must be able to hand-lift and use equipment to move and stack product cases weighing between 10 and 90 pounds.

This full-time, Monday through Friday position offers early morning dispatch with routes designed to have drivers return home daily, providing a balanced work-life schedule. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually. Employees also receive boots and protective gear, enhancing safety on the job.

Performance Foodservice prides itself on offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and many other perks. The company promotes a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment with a culture of recognition and respect, fostering growth opportunities for employees within the organization.

By joining Performance Foodservice as a CDL-A Driver, individuals will be part of a vital team dedicated to supporting food service operations across the nation while advancing their professional driving career in a supportive and dynamic company environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED
at least 12 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
minimum age of 21 years
compliance with all state licensing and certification requirements
clean motor vehicle report for the past three years
successful completion of post-offer drug test and criminal background check
passing road test
current or obtainable DOT Health Card
ability to hand-lift and operate equipment to move products between 10 and 90 pounds

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 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 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 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