CDL Class A Truck Driver

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $95,000.00

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline food distributor serving a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on building strong partnerships with its customers by not only delivering high-quality food products but also providing expert advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and strategic growth. With a highly skilled team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and various specialists, Performance Foodservice is dedicated to helping independent restaurant owners and other food service providers thrive in a competitive market. The company fosters a culture of respect, recognition, and inclusivity, offering a safe and supportive working environment for all employees.

The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is a critical position within the company’s supply chain, ensuring that food and food service products are delivered safely and efficiently to customers. These drivers are essential in maintaining the reliability and timeliness that customers have come to expect, often serving as the face of the company during deliveries. The position offers competitive pay starting at $95,000 per year plus a $7,500 welcome bonus (subject to terms), along with home daily routes from Sunday through Thursday nights, making it ideal for individuals seeking local driving opportunities with work-life balance.

In this role, drivers operate tractor trailers or straight trucks to complete intrastate and interstate routes, including over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop deliveries. They are responsible for adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, performing necessary safety inspections, and ensuring that freight is correctly loaded, secured, and delivered in excellent condition. Additionally, drivers perform essential administrative tasks such as completing required paperwork, verifying deliveries with customers, collecting payments where applicable, and reporting any safety or equipment issues promptly.

Performance Foodservice provides drivers with a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. There are significant opportunities for career growth within the company for individuals who demonstrate reliability, safety, and commitment. Drivers also benefit from a safe and inclusive work culture that encourages rewards and recognition based on performance and contribution.

Job Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
6+ 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

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
6+ 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

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 checks 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 contacts 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