CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Dayton, OH, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $77,000.00 - $88,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe and inclusive work environment

growth opportunities

Job Description

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline food distributor with a unique and valued presence in the United States market. The company maintains strong relationships with a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. This extensive network is supported by a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts who work collaboratively to provide tailored solutions. They assist customers in enhancing their operations, from menu development and product selection to optimizing overall operational strategies. The company’s commitment is not only to deliver high-quality and delicious food but also to empower independent restaurant owners and food service establishments to realize their culinary and business aspirations. Aside from superior product delivery, Performance Foodservice fosters an inclusive, supportive workplace culture where respect, recognition, and rewards are prioritized, making it an employer of choice within the food distribution industry.

The role of CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is vital in ensuring the seamless delivery of food and food service products crucial to the country’s supply chain. As a CDL-A Driver, you will operate a tractor trailer or straight truck to execute intrastate and interstate deliveries, including local runs, over-the-road trips, shuttles, and overnight routes. This role is integral not only for timely food product deliveries but also in maintaining the company’s reputation as the face of the business through professional interactions with customers and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $77,000 to $88,000 annually with potential earnings up to $90,000, coupled with a desired four-day work week after the training period, and shift start times between 4am and 6am. Employees benefit from comprehensive pay and benefits packages such as day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, employer 401K matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The job provides abundant growth opportunities for individuals committed to essential work supporting America’s food distribution network.

Key functions of the CDL-A Driver include thorough safety inspections, compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, delivery route management, freight handling, and accurate paperwork completion. The ideal candidate will be a team player who values safety and customer service while being able to perform necessary physical tasks such as hand-lifting and operating equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates. By joining Performance Foodservice, drivers are part of a company dedicated to superior service standards, employee development, and an equitable and inclusive employment environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED
must have at least 6 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
age 21 or older
meet all applicable state licensing and certification requirements
clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
successful completion of post offer drug test and criminal background check
pass road test
possession or ability to obtain valid DOT Health Card
physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to handle product cases and freight

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
6+ 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

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 (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 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
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