CDL Class A Driver - Touch Freight Routes

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor dedicated to supporting a diverse network of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong, lasting relationships with its customers, not only by delivering high-quality food products but also through expert consulting in areas such as menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The team at Performance Foodservice includes sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry specialists who work collaboratively to help independent restaurant owners and businesses enhance their operations and realize their culinary and business goals. The company is recognized for its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Employees benefit from a culture of respect, recognition, and support, emphasizing a safe and inclusive workplace environment.

The Driver, Formula CDL-A position at Performance Foodservice is a crucial role within the company’s operational framework, responsible for ensuring that food and food service products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. This role is instrumental in maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain across intrastate and interstate routes, including over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. Drivers are responsible not just for transportation but also for upholding the company’s values as the direct representatives interacting with customers. The position offers competitive pay, starting at a minimum of $350 per day under a component pay structure, with work schedules of 4-5 days per week and no Sunday shifts. Typical shifts average 10-12 hours, with dispatch times between midnight and 5 a.m., depending on route assignments.

In this role, drivers perform critical tasks such as vehicle safety inspections according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, loading and unloading freight, verifying orders, managing customer interactions professionally, and completing accurate delivery documentation. The job demands physical capability to handle freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds using manual and mechanical aids. Drivers must have a valid CDL-A license, clean motor vehicle history, and pass all required tests including drug screening and road tests. Performance Foodservice values safety and compliance, requiring adherence to all DOT rules and company safety policies. The company also fosters opportunities for growth, offering benefits such as day-one health and wellness coverage, employee stock purchase plans, 401(k) with employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. This essential role supports the nation’s food distribution system, providing job stability and a rewarding career path within a supportive and dynamic environment.