CDL Class A Driver - Touch Freight Routes

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline foodservice distributor committed to supporting a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a team that includes sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, Performance Foodservice provides not only high-quality food products but also strategic advice on menu development, operational improvements, and product selection. As part of the Performance Food Group family, the company prides itself on fostering close customer relationships and empowering independent restaurant owners to achieve their business goals. The company embraces a culture of inclusivity and respect, evidenced by its strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace fairness across all levels of employment.

This job opening is for the position of Driver, Formula CDL-A, a pivotal role in the company’s operations ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of food and related products across intrastate and interstate routes. The role involves handling tractor trailers or straight trucks with responsibilities that include local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR) assignments, shuttle runs, and overnight routes focused on fulfilling customer orders punctually and in excellent condition. The position offers competitive pay starting at a minimum of $350 per day based on a component pay structure, with a work schedule of 4-5 days per week reflecting business needs, without any Sunday work. Daily shifts average between 10 to 12 hours with dispatch times between 12 AM and 5 AM depending on the assigned route. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of America’s food distribution system and provides multiple growth opportunities in a safe and inclusive working environment that values employee wellness and development.

As a Driver, Formula CDL-A, you will represent Performance Foodservice as the face of the company to customers, vendors, and coworkers, establishing lasting professional relationships through excellent communication and customer service. The position requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, comprehensive safety checks on vehicles and freight, and meticulous attention to accurate documentation and record-keeping related to deliveries. Responsibilities include inspecting tractors and trailers for safety and proper loading, loading and unloading products, performing damage control, securing freight and equipment, and following company policies on safety and quality. Drivers will also be responsible for cash or check collection when required and managing returns and damaged goods according to company procedures.

In addition to competitive wages, the company offers an extensive benefits package including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and other perks that contribute to a rewarding work experience. The role demands physical capability for handling product cases weighing between 10 to 90 pounds and requires a valid CDL-A license, a clean motor vehicle record, and passing a DOT physical along with drug and background checks. Performance Foodservice is committed to equal employment opportunity, providing a diverse and inclusive workplace environment that supports employees' growth and recognizes their contributions.