CDL Class A Driver - Touch Freight Routes

Performance Foodservice, a prominent broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), plays a pivotal role in supplying food products to a diverse array of local customers. These clients include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company is renowned not only for delivering quality food products but also for its commitment to forging strong relationships with customers. This is achieved through a dedicated team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts who provide valuable advice on menu development, operational strategies, product selection, and overall business improvement. Performance Foodservice prides itself on going beyond just food delivery by empowering independent restaurant owners to realize their business aspirations.

The company offers a stable and rewarding work environment, characterized by a culture of respect, safety, and inclusiveness. Employees benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages from day one. These benefits include health and wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) employer matching contributions, education assistance, paid time off, and numerous growth opportunities. The organization fosters a supportive workplace culture that recognizes and rewards its workforce, making it an outstanding place to build a career.

The role of Driver, Formula CDL-A, is integral within Performance Foodservice's operational framework. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and food-related products across intrastate and interstate routes, including local deliveries, over-the-road trips, shuttles, and overnight assignments. Drivers on this route are responsible for timely and safe delivery while adhering to strict Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards.

Drivers in this role generally work 4 to 5 days per week, with shifts averaging 10 to 12 hours and no Sunday work. Dispatch times can range between midnight and 5 AM depending on assigned routes, and days off may be split based on business needs. The pay structure is competitive, starting at a minimum of $350 per day, reflecting the importance and challenge of the job.

Beyond the technical driving responsibilities, incumbents serve as the company’s front line to customers, ensuring professional interactions that help build lasting relationships. Responsibilities include performing safety inspections on equipment, managing freight loading and unloading, ensuring accurate documentation, verifying deliveries, handling customer transactions, and maintaining equipment cleanliness and security. Candidates must be physically able to handle freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds, use relevant equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates, and comply fully with DOT and company safety protocols.

Performance Foodservice values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity in its employment practices. The company is committed to providing a discrimination-free workplace and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. This includes equal employment opportunity irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected characteristics. The robust policies supporting these principles are transparently communicated to all applicants and employees.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth by supporting a critical component of America's food distribution system. Successful drivers contribute to a stable supply chain while enjoying a safe working environment and numerous benefits. Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of a dedicated team that values your efforts and supports your career development every step of the way.