Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $83,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Paid Time Off
Safe working environment
recognition programs
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor within Performance Food Group (PFG), serves an extensive range of local customers including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering not only high-quality food products but also exceptional customer service through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts. These professionals work collaboratively to provide customers with valuable guidance on menu development, product selection, operational strategies, and overall business improvement. This commitment to excellence makes Performance Foodservice a trusted partner in the foodservice industry, supporting the success of countless independent restauranteurs and other foodservice businesses.
The role of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is vital to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of America's food distribution network. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food products safely and on time to a variety of customers across local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive and drop routes. Drivers at Performance Foodservice are valued not only for their operational skills but also for their role as the face of the company, responsible for building and maintaining positive customer relationships.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary averaging $83,000 annually. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with some layovers and occasional Saturdays. Drivers typically work 12-hour days, and both 4-day and 5-day work week options are available to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences. A valid CDL A license is required for this role, along with a clean motor vehicle record and the ability to pass various safety and compliance checks.
Beyond the essential duties of transporting and delivering food products, drivers at Performance Foodservice are entrusted with conducting detailed pre- and post-trip safety inspections, ensuring all freight is properly loaded and secured, completing accurate paperwork, and consistently following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Attention to safety is paramount, as drivers must adhere to all rules to safeguard themselves, their cargo, and the public.
Performance Foodservice offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment that emphasizes recognition, respect, and rewards for hard work and dedication. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health and wellness benefits effective from day one, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance programs, paid time off, and other valuable perks aimed at supporting both professional and personal growth.
Overall, the Food and Food Service Delivery Driver position at Performance Foodservice offers a rewarding career opportunity for individuals seeking stability, competitive compensation, and advancement within a company recognized for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Drivers become essential contributors to the company’s mission of delivering exceptional food products and helping independent foodservice providers flourish, all while enjoying strong company support and a culture that values their contributions.
The role of a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is vital to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of America's food distribution network. This position involves operating tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food products safely and on time to a variety of customers across local, intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight drive and drop routes. Drivers at Performance Foodservice are valued not only for their operational skills but also for their role as the face of the company, responsible for building and maintaining positive customer relationships.
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary averaging $83,000 annually. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with some layovers and occasional Saturdays. Drivers typically work 12-hour days, and both 4-day and 5-day work week options are available to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences. A valid CDL A license is required for this role, along with a clean motor vehicle record and the ability to pass various safety and compliance checks.
Beyond the essential duties of transporting and delivering food products, drivers at Performance Foodservice are entrusted with conducting detailed pre- and post-trip safety inspections, ensuring all freight is properly loaded and secured, completing accurate paperwork, and consistently following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Attention to safety is paramount, as drivers must adhere to all rules to safeguard themselves, their cargo, and the public.
Performance Foodservice offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment that emphasizes recognition, respect, and rewards for hard work and dedication. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health and wellness benefits effective from day one, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance programs, paid time off, and other valuable perks aimed at supporting both professional and personal growth.
Overall, the Food and Food Service Delivery Driver position at Performance Foodservice offers a rewarding career opportunity for individuals seeking stability, competitive compensation, and advancement within a company recognized for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Drivers become essential contributors to the company’s mission of delivering exceptional food products and helping independent foodservice providers flourish, all while enjoying strong company support and a culture that values their contributions.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- 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 throughout shift
- Product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds depending on location
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Valid CDL-A license
- 12+ months commercial driving experience
- Ability to hand-lift and use two-wheeler, lift gate or other equipment to move or stack product cases/freight ranging from 10-90 pounds
- Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card or able to secure new DOT Health Card
- Customer service related work experience preferred
- Onboard computer and electronic log system experience preferred
- Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience preferred
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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