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

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Protective gear provided

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), serves a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company stands out in the food distribution industry not just by providing quality products, but by fostering close strategic partnerships with its customers. Through its team of dedicated sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and operational experts, Performance Foodservice offers tailored advice on operations improvement, menu innovation, product selection, and overall business strategy. This collaborative approach helps independent restaurant owners and food service operators enhance their success and sustainability in a competitive market. The company is committed to excellence, safety, and inclusivity, reflecting a reward-oriented culture that values respect and recognition for its employees.

The available position is for a CDL-A Driver responsible for delivering food and food service products efficiently and safely along local routes from Monday to Friday with early morning dispatch. Drivers return home daily, supporting a healthy work-life balance. With an average annual pay range between $65,000 and $85,000, the role offers competitive compensation along with boots and protective gear provided for free. Essential to America's food supply chain, CDL-A Drivers play a critical role in ensuring timely deliveries and serving as the public face of Performance Foodservice, fostering positive customer relationships.

Key responsibilities include operating tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, shuttle runs, and overnight drives. Drivers perform thorough safety inspections of their vehicles and trailers according to Department of Transportation regulations, maintain accurate delivery records, secure freight properly, and handle customer interactions professionally. The role demands compliance with all DOT regulations and company safety policies, with a focus on safety and service quality. Drivers also unload products, manage returns or damaged goods, and complete all required paperwork, including hours of service logs.

Performance Foodservice emphasizes employee growth and offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness programs, stock purchase options, 401K employer matching, educational assistance, and paid time off. The company values diversity and equal opportunity employment, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be 21 years or older
Meet all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
Successful completion of post-offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Possess or obtain valid DOT Health Card
Ability to hand-lift and use two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment for moving and stacking products weighing 10-90 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 (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