Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental 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), operates as a broadline distributor with a commitment to delivering not only quality food products but also exceptional service to a diverse range of customers. Serving independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries, Performance Foodservice maintains close, trusted relationships with its clients through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and product experts. These professionals collaborate to provide valuable insights into operations improvement, menu development, product selection, and strategic approaches to managing foodservice businesses. The company fosters a culture that supports independent restaurant owners and foodservice providers in achieving their business goals and growth ambitions.
The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is vital to the company's operations and the broader food supply chain across the United States. This position involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and related products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner. With an average annual pay of $90,000 and a schedule of Monday through Friday, drivers start their days typically between midnight and 5 a.m., operating 10-12 hour shifts, and returning home daily. Carrying a Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) is mandatory for this role.
As a CDL-A Driver, you represent the face of the company, ensuring that customers receive their orders accurately and on time while embodying the high standards of Performance Foodservice. Your responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, safe and secure freight handling, and professional communication with customers, vendors, and colleagues. This role demands dedication to safety, punctuality, and excellent customer service skills.
Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one of employment. Benefits include health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, educational assistance, paid time off, and more. The company emphasizes a safe and inclusive work environment where employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions. There are growth opportunities within the company for those who demonstrate commitment to supporting the critical function of food distribution and customer satisfaction.
The CDL-A Driver position is more than just a delivery job; it is a key role in ensuring that the country’s food supply chain operates smoothly. Drivers take ownership of their routes, maintain accurate records such as hours of service logs in compliance with federal and state regulations, perform damage checks on products, and handle customer returns and payments when necessary. The role also requires physical stamina to unload and move freight using equipment like hand trucks and lift gates, handling cases that may weigh between 10 and up to 90 pounds.
In summary, joining Performance Foodservice as a CDL-A Driver means becoming part of a respected food distribution organization that values driving excellence, safety, and customer service. It offers a rewarding career with stability, attractive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, along with the chance to contribute to a vital sector serving a wide and varied customer base across multiple industries.
The CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is vital to the company's operations and the broader food supply chain across the United States. This position involves driving tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and related products to customers in a safe, timely, and professional manner. With an average annual pay of $90,000 and a schedule of Monday through Friday, drivers start their days typically between midnight and 5 a.m., operating 10-12 hour shifts, and returning home daily. Carrying a Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) is mandatory for this role.
As a CDL-A Driver, you represent the face of the company, ensuring that customers receive their orders accurately and on time while embodying the high standards of Performance Foodservice. Your responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections, adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, safe and secure freight handling, and professional communication with customers, vendors, and colleagues. This role demands dedication to safety, punctuality, and excellent customer service skills.
Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one of employment. Benefits include health and wellness coverage, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, educational assistance, paid time off, and more. The company emphasizes a safe and inclusive work environment where employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions. There are growth opportunities within the company for those who demonstrate commitment to supporting the critical function of food distribution and customer satisfaction.
The CDL-A Driver position is more than just a delivery job; it is a key role in ensuring that the country’s food supply chain operates smoothly. Drivers take ownership of their routes, maintain accurate records such as hours of service logs in compliance with federal and state regulations, perform damage checks on products, and handle customer returns and payments when necessary. The role also requires physical stamina to unload and move freight using equipment like hand trucks and lift gates, handling cases that may weigh between 10 and up to 90 pounds.
In summary, joining Performance Foodservice as a CDL-A Driver means becoming part of a respected food distribution organization that values driving excellence, safety, and customer service. It offers a rewarding career with stability, attractive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, along with the chance to contribute to a vital sector serving a wide and varied customer base across multiple industries.
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- At least 6 months of commercial driving experience
- Valid CDL-A license
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Meet all state licensing/certification requirements
- Clean motor vehicle report for last 3 years
- Pass drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Possess or obtain valid DOT Health Card
- Ability to hand-lift and use equipment for moving freight between 10 and 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
- 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 throughout shift
- Preferred touch freight delivery experience
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
- Inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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