Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401K Matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Education Assistance
wellness benefits
Job Description
Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor dedicated to serving a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a workforce that comprises sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts, the company goes beyond just delivering delicious food by providing key advisory services to help their clients enhance operations, refine menu development, and optimize product selection and operational strategies. This holistic approach has earned Performance Foodservice a notable reputation in the food distribution industry, dedicated to supporting local businesses and helping independent restaurant owners realize their entrepreneurial goals.
The company promotes a culture defined by a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, and other protected statuses. Employees benefit from a safe and inclusive environment that recognizes and rewards contributions while maintaining respect throughout the organization.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is integral to the nation’s food supply chain. Drivers in this role are responsible for the timely and safe delivery of food and food service products across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight runs. This role not only requires operational driving skills but also places drivers as key representatives of the company, tasked with forging and maintaining strong relationships with customers through professional and courteous interactions.
The typical workweek consists of Monday through Friday shifts with dispatch starting at 2 AM and approximately 10-hour shifts, eliminating the need for weekend work. Delivery work involves touch freight, mixed pallets, and ramp/hand truck labor. Drivers are offered competitive compensation — an average daily pay of $420 with a minimum guarantee of $400 per day and training pay at $320 daily.
This role demands a high level of responsibility, including performing pre and post-trip inspections, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, securing freight, handling paperwork accurately, and managing cash or check transactions if required. Drivers must be capable of physically handling loads ranging generally from 10 to 35 pounds, with some items up to 90 pounds.
Performance Foodservice emphasizes safety, professionalism, and customer service excellence, encouraging teamwork and ensuring all deliveries are executed in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines. The company also offers growth opportunities, benefits starting from day one, such as health and wellness plans, 401K employer matching, stock purchase plans, paid time off, and education assistance, making it an attractive employer for experienced CDL-A drivers looking to advance their careers within the food distribution sector.
The company promotes a culture defined by a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, and other protected statuses. Employees benefit from a safe and inclusive environment that recognizes and rewards contributions while maintaining respect throughout the organization.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is integral to the nation’s food supply chain. Drivers in this role are responsible for the timely and safe delivery of food and food service products across intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight runs. This role not only requires operational driving skills but also places drivers as key representatives of the company, tasked with forging and maintaining strong relationships with customers through professional and courteous interactions.
The typical workweek consists of Monday through Friday shifts with dispatch starting at 2 AM and approximately 10-hour shifts, eliminating the need for weekend work. Delivery work involves touch freight, mixed pallets, and ramp/hand truck labor. Drivers are offered competitive compensation — an average daily pay of $420 with a minimum guarantee of $400 per day and training pay at $320 daily.
This role demands a high level of responsibility, including performing pre and post-trip inspections, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, securing freight, handling paperwork accurately, and managing cash or check transactions if required. Drivers must be capable of physically handling loads ranging generally from 10 to 35 pounds, with some items up to 90 pounds.
Performance Foodservice emphasizes safety, professionalism, and customer service excellence, encouraging teamwork and ensuring all deliveries are executed in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines. The company also offers growth opportunities, benefits starting from day one, such as health and wellness plans, 401K employer matching, stock purchase plans, paid time off, and education assistance, making it an attractive employer for experienced CDL-A drivers looking to advance their careers within the food distribution sector.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 12 months or more commercial driving experience
- valid CDL-A license
- age 21 or older
- meet all state licensing and certification requirements
- clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
- pass drug test and background check
- pass driving road test
- valid current DOT health card or ability to obtain one
- physical capability to lift and handle freight weighing generally between 10 and 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 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
- 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 with weights generally ranging from 10-35 pounds and up to 60-90 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 (i.e., pre/post trip) 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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