Class A Delivery Truck Driver - Newport News

Hampton, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

sign on bonus

wellness benefits

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor committed to delivering exceptional service and quality products to a diverse clientele. These clients include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Performance Foodservice is dedicated to supporting these customers not only by providing delicious food but also by offering expert guidance through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry specialists. This team works closely with clients to enhance their operations, develop innovative menus, select appropriate products, and implement effective business strategies. The company fosters a culture of safety, inclusivity, and respect, recognizing and rewarding the contributions of its employees.

The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice plays a vital role within America's food supply chain. Delivery drivers ensure that food and food-related products reach customers promptly, safely, and in excellent condition. Beyond simply transporting goods, these drivers are the face of the company, fostering strong relationships with customers through professional communication and reliable service. This role involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive-and-drop assignments. Drivers are required to adhere strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards. The employment at Performance Foodservice offers competitive compensation, with annual pay ranging from $85,000 to $100,000, and a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 depending on experience. Work hours include a dispatch window from 1 am to 6 am Monday through Saturday, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting the crucial logistics that maintain food distribution nationwide.

Additional benefits of working at Performance Foodservice include day-one health and wellness benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and a safe working environment. These perks, combined with growth opportunities and a supportive culture, make this position appealing for those seeking a career in the essential logistics and foodservice distribution industry.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be at least 21 years old
Compliance with all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the last 3 years
Successful completion of post-offer drug test and criminal background check
Ability to pass a road test
Possession or ability to obtain a valid DOT Health Card
Physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment such as two-wheeler and lift gate to move freight weighing between 10-90 pounds

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED
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 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

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
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 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
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