Delivery Driver

Madison, WI, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $90,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline food distributor that provides essential products and services to a diverse range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company prides itself on its dedicated team of professionals, including sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts who work closely with clients to offer valuable advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and overall business strategies. This commitment to customer success has helped Performance Foodservice build strong and lasting relationships, supporting the growth and achievement of independent restaurant owners and other foodservice providers. The company promotes a culture of inclusivity, safety, and reward, ensuring employees are respected and recognized for their contributions within a supportive working environment. Moreover, Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay and benefits, including early access to health and wellness programs, a stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and other employee-centered initiatives that encourage growth and development.

This position offers a full-time employment schedule with an annual average pay of $90,000. The CDL-A Driver role primarily involves delivering food and food service products across intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, and drive-and-drop assignments. Drivers typically work Monday through Friday with start times ranging between midnight and 5 AM, averaging 10 to 12-hour workdays. Importantly, drivers return home daily, which appeals to those seeking a balance between work and personal life. As a CDL-A Driver, you will serve as a vital link in the food supply chain, ensuring that customers receive their products safely, punctually, and in excellent condition. You will also be the face of the company, cultivating strong relationships with customers through professional and courteous communication. Your responsibilities will include performing safety inspections on tractors, trucks, and trailers in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, adhering to all safe driving policies, and maintaining accurate records and paperwork related to freight and deliveries. You will be responsible for loading and unloading goods, verifying product counts against customer invoices, handling customer returns, collecting payments where required, and following company policies for damage control and safety hazard reporting. Additionally, the role demands general housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock areas to maintain safety and cleanliness. This position offers many opportunities for career advancement in a company dedicated to supporting America’s food distribution system, promoting both personal and professional growth in a rewarding and essential field.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
6+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Must be 21 years or older
Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements
Clean motor vehicle report for past 3 years
Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attain or possess valid DOT health card or able to secure a new one
Ability to hand-lift and utilize equipment to move products ranging from 10 to 90 pounds

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
Attain or have 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 throughout shift
Product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

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 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 (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