CDL Class A Driver - Touch Freight Routes

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Split Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Day one health and wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor in the United States, dedicated to supporting a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a comprehensive network of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, the company prides itself on building strong, lasting relationships with clients by offering strategic advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and overall business growth. Performance Foodservice not only delivers quality food products but also fosters an entrepreneurial spirit by helping independent restaurant owners and other food service businesses achieve their dreams and succeed in a competitive market. Committed to diversity and inclusion, PFG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, and federal laws. The company maintains a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment that emphasizes respect, recognition, and career development opportunities for its team members.

The Driver, Formula CDL-A position at Performance Foodservice plays a critical role in the food supply chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and food-related products to customers. This position operates within a structured schedule, working 4 to 5 days per week with no Sunday shifts, generally involving split days off and average 10 to 12-hour shifts. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive-and-drop assignments. Compensation starts at a minimum of $350 per day with a component pay structure. Drivers manage deliveries during nighttime dispatch hours between 12 AM and 5 AM based on assigned routes.

Key responsibilities for this role include performing required safety inspections such as pre-trip and post-trip checks to ensure vehicles meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations as well as company safety standards. Drivers must maintain accurate and legible paperwork that corresponds with freight loads, conduct thorough damage assessments, secure freight properly, and handle customer interactions professionally to foster positive relationships. They are also responsible for managing deliveries according to predetermined route schedules, unloading and loading products, collecting payments where applicable, and complying with federal and state regulations for hours of service and driver log maintenance.

The role requires physical capability to hand-lift products ranging from 10 to 35 pounds, with some items weighing up to 60 to 90 pounds, and to utilize equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates to assist in transporting freight. Employment benefits include day-one health and wellness coverage, a comprehensive employee stock purchase plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance programs, paid time off, and additional perks designed to develop employees’ skills and support their professional growth. This vital position offers a safe and inclusive culture where teamwork, respect, and recognition are fundamental to the company ethos.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be at least 21 years old
Meet state licensing and certification requirements as applicable
Clean motor vehicle record for last three 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 lift and move freight weighing 10 to 90 pounds using appropriate equipment

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 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