Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Sign-On Bonus
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a prominent broadline distributor of Performance Food Group (PFG), stands as a critical player in the food distribution industry. The company maintains strong and unique relationships with a variety of local customers. These include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Performance Foodservice goes beyond merely delivering food products; it offers advice and consultation through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts. This team works closely with customers to improve operations, assist in menu development, select the right products, and develop effective operational strategies. Their commitment extends to helping independent restaurant owners not just with supply but also in achieving their dreams and growing their businesses.
Performance Foodservice is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive working environment that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect among employees. The company provides a competitive compensation package that ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. Additionally, it currently offers a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500, depending on experience. Employees benefit from day-one health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and many other benefits. These packages underscore the company’s dedication to supporting its workforce and enabling growth opportunities.
The role of a CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is essential in the nation’s food supply chain. Drivers are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that food and related products reach customers safely, on time, and in excellent condition. Beyond logistics, the driver serves as a face of the company, building and maintaining lasting relationships with customers. Operating tractor trailers or straight trucks, CDL-A Drivers handle intrastate and interstate routes that include local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight delivery tasks. The position requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies.
Responsibilities encompass professional communication with customers, vendors, and co-workers, maintaining safety checks like pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any safety hazards or repairs, and ensuring freight is properly loaded and secured. The driver is responsible for completing accurate paperwork with freight details, driving according to scheduled routes, unloading and securing deliveries, conducting damage control checks, obtaining customer verification signatures, and managing cash or checks when required. The driver is also responsible for vehicle maintenance housekeeping, record-keeping for hours of service, and ensuring that equipment and trailers are secured at shift end.
This role requires physical capability to handle a variety of product weights and sizes using equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates. Working hours typically are Monday through Saturday, with dispatch times between 1 am and 6 am, reflecting the early morning nature of distribution work. The company’s inclusive culture along with the opportunity to grow within the organization makes the CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice not only a job but a career with meaningful impact on America’s food system and local communities.
Performance Foodservice is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive working environment that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect among employees. The company provides a competitive compensation package that ranges between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. Additionally, it currently offers a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500, depending on experience. Employees benefit from day-one health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and many other benefits. These packages underscore the company’s dedication to supporting its workforce and enabling growth opportunities.
The role of a CDL-A Driver at Performance Foodservice is essential in the nation’s food supply chain. Drivers are entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that food and related products reach customers safely, on time, and in excellent condition. Beyond logistics, the driver serves as a face of the company, building and maintaining lasting relationships with customers. Operating tractor trailers or straight trucks, CDL-A Drivers handle intrastate and interstate routes that include local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight delivery tasks. The position requires strict adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies.
Responsibilities encompass professional communication with customers, vendors, and co-workers, maintaining safety checks like pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting any safety hazards or repairs, and ensuring freight is properly loaded and secured. The driver is responsible for completing accurate paperwork with freight details, driving according to scheduled routes, unloading and securing deliveries, conducting damage control checks, obtaining customer verification signatures, and managing cash or checks when required. The driver is also responsible for vehicle maintenance housekeeping, record-keeping for hours of service, and ensuring that equipment and trailers are secured at shift end.
This role requires physical capability to handle a variety of product weights and sizes using equipment like two-wheelers and lift gates. Working hours typically are Monday through Saturday, with dispatch times between 1 am and 6 am, reflecting the early morning nature of distribution work. The company’s inclusive culture along with the opportunity to grow within the organization makes the CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice not only a job but a career with meaningful impact on America’s food system and local communities.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
- valid CDL-A license
- age 21 or older
- compliance with state licensing or certification requirements
- clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for at least 3 years
- successful completion of post offer drug test and criminal background check
- successful completion of road test
- possession or ability to obtain valid DOT Health Card
- physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate
- able to work Monday through Saturday with early morning dispatch hours between 1 am and 6 am
- adherence to DOT regulations and company safety policies
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
- 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 onto 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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