CDL Class A Route Driver

Vacaville, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as a leading broadline food distributor committed to delivering quality products and exceptional service to a diverse range of customers. Serving independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries, the company prides itself on building strong local relationships driven by a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts. This team collaborates directly with customers to provide valuable advice on menu development, operational strategies, and product selection, ensuring that clients receive personalized support to help their businesses thrive. Known for its customer-centric approach, Performance Foodservice balances the supply of delicious food with a commitment to aiding independent restaurant owners and foodservice operators in achieving their business goals and dreams.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice plays an integral role within this mission by ensuring the safe, timely, and precise delivery of food and food-related products. This role is crucial in maintaining the efficiency of the country's food supply chain. Drivers assigned to this position operate tractor trailers or straight trucks on various routes including intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and drive-and-drop routes. These responsibilities encompass maneuvering through local deliveries and overnight routes, highlighting the versatility required of each driver. With operations focused on Monday through Friday, drivers benefit from no weekend shifts and dispatch times typically beginning at 2 AM. Shift lengths average around 10 hours, designed to balance workload and efficiency.

Compensation for this role includes competitive pay, with an average daily route earning approximately $420, backed by a minimum daily guarantee of $400. Training pay is set at $320 daily, providing a strong incentive and support system during the onboarding phase. The work primarily involves handling touch freight, mixed pallets, and utilizing ramp or hand trucks for loading and unloading duties. The position requires a high level of professionalism, safety awareness, and customer interaction skills as drivers serve as the face of the company to clients, establishing and maintaining lasting relationships.

In addition to competitive wages, Performance Foodservice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and much more. The company fosters a safe and inclusive workplace culture focused on rewarding excellence, recognizing contributions, and respecting all team members. Drivers are empowered to perform essential work that supports America's food distribution system, with clear pathways for growth within the organization. Overall, this role not only supports operational success but also embodies the company’s values of integrity, service, and community partnership.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
valid CDL-A license
21 years of age or older
meet state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
pass post-offer drug testing
clear criminal background check
pass road test
valid DOT Health Card or ability to obtain one
capable of hand-lifting and operating equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates
able to handle freight that weighs between 10 to 90 pounds

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED
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
valid current DOT Health Card 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, products generally range from 10-35 pounds 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