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 1 health and wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor dedicated to supporting a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Through its extensive team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, Performance Foodservice establishes close, consultative relationships with customers. This team provides valuable guidance on enhancing operations, menu development, product selection, and overall strategic planning to help their customers thrive in a competitive marketplace. Known for delivering exceptional food products, Performance Foodservice goes beyond the basics by actively assisting independent restaurant owners and foodservice operators in achieving their business aspirations.
PFG's commitment to excellence is reflected in its comprehensive approach to customer service, offering both high-quality products and professional expertise tailored to client needs. The company values the importance of sustainable growth by maintaining strong partnerships and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace culture. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a cornerstone of the company’s philosophy, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all employees across various protected classes as defined by local, state, and federal laws.
The Driver, Formula CDL-A position at Performance Foodservice plays a crucial role in the food supply chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and foodservice products to a wide variety of customers. This role is responsible for operating a tractor trailer or straight truck on routes that include intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. The driver must adhere to strict safety regulations governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) while maintaining outstanding customer service, as they act as a vital link between the company and its clients.
This role offers a minimum pay of $350 per day structured through a component pay system. The driver works a schedule of 4-5 days per week, with split days off and no Sunday shifts, averaging 10-12 hour shifts. Dispatch times range between midnight and 5 AM, depending on the assigned route, catering to the critical need of food distribution across various regions.
The successful candidate will perform essential duties such as conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, maintaining safety and compliance with DOT regulations, verifying load accuracy, safely loading and unloading freight, completing necessary paperwork, and handling customer interactions with professionalism and respect. In addition to a competitive pay structure, drivers benefit from Day 1 health and wellness coverage, employer-matched 401K plans, education assistance programs, paid time off, and an engaging work environment that emphasizes safety, respect, and recognition.
Performance Foodservice’s emphasis on growth and development is evident through ample career advancement opportunities within the organization. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and respects diverse perspectives, making it an excellent place for motivated individuals to contribute meaningfully to the foodservice industry while developing their own careers. This Driver, Formula CDL-A position is ideal for individuals seeking a stable, rewarding job with attractive benefits in a company committed to innovation, excellence, and integrity.
PFG's commitment to excellence is reflected in its comprehensive approach to customer service, offering both high-quality products and professional expertise tailored to client needs. The company values the importance of sustainable growth by maintaining strong partnerships and fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace culture. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is a cornerstone of the company’s philosophy, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all employees across various protected classes as defined by local, state, and federal laws.
The Driver, Formula CDL-A position at Performance Foodservice plays a crucial role in the food supply chain by ensuring timely and safe delivery of food and foodservice products to a wide variety of customers. This role is responsible for operating a tractor trailer or straight truck on routes that include intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. The driver must adhere to strict safety regulations governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) while maintaining outstanding customer service, as they act as a vital link between the company and its clients.
This role offers a minimum pay of $350 per day structured through a component pay system. The driver works a schedule of 4-5 days per week, with split days off and no Sunday shifts, averaging 10-12 hour shifts. Dispatch times range between midnight and 5 AM, depending on the assigned route, catering to the critical need of food distribution across various regions.
The successful candidate will perform essential duties such as conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, maintaining safety and compliance with DOT regulations, verifying load accuracy, safely loading and unloading freight, completing necessary paperwork, and handling customer interactions with professionalism and respect. In addition to a competitive pay structure, drivers benefit from Day 1 health and wellness coverage, employer-matched 401K plans, education assistance programs, paid time off, and an engaging work environment that emphasizes safety, respect, and recognition.
Performance Foodservice’s emphasis on growth and development is evident through ample career advancement opportunities within the organization. The company fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and respects diverse perspectives, making it an excellent place for motivated individuals to contribute meaningfully to the foodservice industry while developing their own careers. This Driver, Formula CDL-A position is ideal for individuals seeking a stable, rewarding job with attractive benefits in a company committed to innovation, excellence, and integrity.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/ged or equivalent
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid cdl-a license
- 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
- Attain or have 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
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/ged or equivalent
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- 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
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 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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