Class A Local Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a prominent broadline food distributor that caters to a diverse range of customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. By maintaining a unique and close relationship with each client, PFG not only supplies high-quality food products but also offers expert guidance on operations management, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. The company prides itself on its team of dedicated sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry professionals who work collaboratively to help independent restaurant owners and other customers succeed in their ventures. This comprehensive service model positions PFG as a vital partner in the foodservice industry, combining exceptional product distribution with personalized support and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

PFG offers a safe and inclusive working environment rich in culture focused on rewards, recognition, and respect, fostering continuous growth and development of its workforce. Employees benefit from competitive pay structures alongside extensive benefits such as day one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. Additionally, PFG provides significant opportunities for career advancement within the organization, especially for roles essential to supporting America’s food distribution network.

This position is an entry-level Driver Trainee opportunity where the candidate will learn and gain practical experience driving tractor trailers or straight trucks either intrastate or interstate. Responsibilities include delivery and unloading of food and related products on various routes such as local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, or overnight schedules. The role demands strict adherence to company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to ensure safety and efficiency. The Driver Trainee will work under the supervision of a trainer, assist in deliveries, and progressively take on independent duties as skills develop.

The trainee will be responsible for conducting mandatory safety inspections of vehicles and trailers, ensuring freight is loaded and secured correctly, maintaining accurate delivery documentation, and interacting professionally with customers and coworkers alike. This role requires excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset to effectively contribute to departmental and company goals. Other responsibilities include completing daily logs compliant with DOT standards, managing freight returns and damages, and supporting general housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Schedules for this position are Monday through Friday with dispatch times between 2 and 5 am, offering a consistent work routine and bi-weekly pay. The salary range is between $60,000 and $65,000 annually, reflecting the essential nature of this role in the food distribution chain. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking a foundational career in commercial driving with a reputable organization committed to employee growth, safety, and customer service excellence.

Working at PFG means joining a company that embodies equal employment opportunity principles, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. PFG’s commitment extends to transparency in hiring and compensation practices, making it a trusted employer in the foodservice logistics sector.