CDL Class A Driver - Touch Freight Routes

Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Split Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline foodservice distributor that maintains a strong and unique relationship with a diverse range of local customers. These customers include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on having a dedicated team of professionals, including sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts, who work closely with customers to provide tailored advice and solutions. These services cover improving operational efficiency, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team is not just about delivering quality food products; they aim to empower independent restaurant owners by supporting them in achieving their business goals and dreams. The company is renowned for its commitment to providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term relationships with its clientele.\n\nThe Driver, Formula CDL-A position at Performance Foodservice is essential to the company’s role in the national food supply chain. Delivery drivers are critical to ensuring that food and food-related products reach their destinations safely, on time, and in good condition. These drivers represent the face of the company, building lasting relationships with customers through professional and reliable service. The role specifically involves operating a tractor trailer or straight truck on various types of routes, including local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive and drop routes. This delivery position requires adherence to strict Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, with a focus on safety and punctuality.\n\nEmployment terms include a competitive daily pay structure with a minimum of $350 per day. Work schedules typically consist of 4-5 days per week based on business needs, with no work required on Sundays. Shift lengths average between 10 and 12 hours, with dispatch times between 12 AM and 5 AM depending on the assigned route. The company offers an inclusive and safe working environment that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect for its employees. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including health and wellness benefits available from day one, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and various other perks. Growth opportunities are plentiful as drivers perform essential work that supports America’s food distribution system. The company also upholds strong policies on equal employment opportunity, offering a workplace free from discrimination and supportive of diversity. This role combines the responsibility of safe operation, excellent customer service, and teamwork to help ensure the smooth delivery of products and overall customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
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 Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
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 including pre/post trip 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