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CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $72,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
wellness benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor specializing in foodservice delivery to a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, Performance Foodservice goes beyond mere food distribution by providing customers with valuable advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. This personalized approach not only ensures the delivery of high-quality food products but also supports the growth and success of independent restaurant owners and other foodservice providers.

Performance Foodservice prides itself on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment that fosters growth, respect, and recognition. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more. Additionally, the company emphasizes the importance of safety and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, ensuring that all drivers conduct their duties with the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

This role is ideal for experienced and motivated CDL-A drivers who play a crucial part in the food supply chain throughout America. As a CDL-A driver, you will be responsible for operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes including intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Your primary mission is to deliver and unload food and related products safely, timely, and efficiently to our valued customers, ensuring the condition and accuracy of each delivery.

The CDL-A Driver acts as the face of Performance Foodservice, building lasting relationships with customers through excellent communication and professional interaction. You will conduct thorough safety checks, maintain compliance with all applicable DOT regulations, and perform essential tasks such as loading and unloading products, securing freight, and managing delivery documentation. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina to handle freight weighing between 10 to 90 pounds, and a commitment to teamwork and customer service.

With a guaranteed training pay of $1,500 per week and an average annual pay of $100,000 post-training, along with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 depending on experience, this position offers both financial and career growth opportunities. The schedule varies, providing diverse work experiences and the chance to contribute meaningfully to America’s food distribution system. If you are a CDL-A driver seeking a rewarding career with a reputable company that values safety, growth, and inclusivity, Performance Foodservice invites you to join their team and deliver the goods!

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
  • Valid CDL-A license
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Compliance with state licensing and/or certification requirements
  • Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
  • Successful completion of post offer drug test and criminal background check
  • Passing road test
  • Current or ability to obtain DOT health card
  • Physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates to move and stack freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds
  • Ability to work varying schedules

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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