Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
wellness benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Safe working environment
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor dedicated to serving a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. This company prides itself on building strong and meaningful relationships with its clients by providing not only quality food products but also expert advice and support to improve operations, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. The experienced team at Performance Foodservice, consisting of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists, is committed to helping independent restaurant owners and foodservice operators achieve their dreams and elevate their business performance. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Performance Foodservice is a trusted partner in the food distribution industry.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a critical role within the company’s supply chain, responsible for the safe and timely delivery of food and food-related products to a variety of customer locations. This job is essential in maintaining the flow of goods that support America’s food distribution system. The role involves operating tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate, interstate, and over-the-road (OTR) routes including shuttles and overnight deliveries. Drivers are expected to handle touch freight, mixed pallets, and ramp or hand truck work, ensuring careful handling of products to maintain product integrity.
Working Monday through Friday with dispatch starting early at 2 AM, this position offers an average 10-hour shift without weekend work, providing a balanced work schedule. Compensation includes competitive pay with an average daily rate of $420 and a guaranteed minimum of $400 daily. Training pay is set at $320 daily, ensuring new drivers receive support as they learn company procedures and routes.
Beyond competitive compensation, employees enjoy a range of benefits such as day-one health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Performance Foodservice fosters a safe and inclusive workplace culture that rewards and recognizes the efforts of its team members, emphasizing respect and collaboration.
Key responsibilities for this role include conducting thorough safety inspections pre- and post-trip, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and performing various operational duties such as loading, unloading, securing freight, managing paperwork, and communicating effectively with customers and colleagues. Drivers are the face of Performance Foodservice in the field and are expected to uphold the company’s high standards for service quality, safety, and professionalism.
This role requires physical capability for handling freight ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates, ensuring efficient and safe delivery and stock handling. The position demands a clean driving record, compliance with all licensing and health requirements, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.
Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of an essential service provider to the food industry, contributing to the health and nourishment of communities while enjoying excellent career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a positive workplace environment. This is an ideal opportunity for professional drivers seeking stable employment with a respected company that values its employees and customers equally.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a critical role within the company’s supply chain, responsible for the safe and timely delivery of food and food-related products to a variety of customer locations. This job is essential in maintaining the flow of goods that support America’s food distribution system. The role involves operating tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate, interstate, and over-the-road (OTR) routes including shuttles and overnight deliveries. Drivers are expected to handle touch freight, mixed pallets, and ramp or hand truck work, ensuring careful handling of products to maintain product integrity.
Working Monday through Friday with dispatch starting early at 2 AM, this position offers an average 10-hour shift without weekend work, providing a balanced work schedule. Compensation includes competitive pay with an average daily rate of $420 and a guaranteed minimum of $400 daily. Training pay is set at $320 daily, ensuring new drivers receive support as they learn company procedures and routes.
Beyond competitive compensation, employees enjoy a range of benefits such as day-one health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Performance Foodservice fosters a safe and inclusive workplace culture that rewards and recognizes the efforts of its team members, emphasizing respect and collaboration.
Key responsibilities for this role include conducting thorough safety inspections pre- and post-trip, adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and performing various operational duties such as loading, unloading, securing freight, managing paperwork, and communicating effectively with customers and colleagues. Drivers are the face of Performance Foodservice in the field and are expected to uphold the company’s high standards for service quality, safety, and professionalism.
This role requires physical capability for handling freight ranging from 10 to 90 pounds using equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates, ensuring efficient and safe delivery and stock handling. The position demands a clean driving record, compliance with all licensing and health requirements, and a commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.
Joining Performance Foodservice means becoming part of an essential service provider to the food industry, contributing to the health and nourishment of communities while enjoying excellent career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a positive workplace environment. This is an ideal opportunity for professional drivers seeking stable employment with a respected company that values its employees and customers equally.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 12 months commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A driver’s license
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Meet 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 ability to secure new DOT Health Card
- Ability to hand-lift and use equipment like two-wheeler and lift gate to move product cases and freight weighing 10 to 90 pounds
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid CDL-A driver’s license
- 12 or more months of commercial driving experience
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Meet all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
- Clean motor vehicle report 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
- Ability to hand-lift and utilize equipment such as two-wheeler, lift gate, to move and stack product cases and freight weighing between 10 to 90 pounds
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 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 and inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
- Performs count check of items and checks customer invoices of products that have been loaded
- Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
- Unloads products from the trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
- Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures
- Collects money where required and loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns, completes necessary paperwork
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enters log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
- At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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