Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Sign-On Bonus
Job Description
Performance Foodservice, a leading broadline distributor within Performance Food Group (PFG), plays an essential role in America’s food supply chain by serving a diverse range of local customers. These include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company is known for its dedicated team that includes sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other foodservice experts, all committed to building strong, lasting relationships with customers. This team not only delivers high quality food products but also offers valuable consulting on menu development, operational strategies, and product selection, helping independent restaurant owners and other clients achieve their business goals and enhance their operations. Performance Foodservice’s unique combination of expert advice and excellent distribution services makes it a key partner in the foodservice industry, celebrated for its customer-centric approach and commitment to excellence.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a vital role supporting this complex and efficient food distribution network. Drivers are responsible for transporting food and food-related products safely and timely to various customers, ensuring product quality and accuracy of deliveries. This position requires driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers act as the face of the company to customers, building strong customer relationships through professional, reliable service.
This role includes essential safety responsibilities consistent with Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, such as performing pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting safety issues, and maintaining detailed paperwork related to freight and deliveries. Drivers must ensure products are handled carefully, unloaded properly, and that delivery paperwork is completed accurately and legibly. The role also involves collecting payments where necessary, securing trailers and freight, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards both inside vehicles and at loading docks.
Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one. Benefits include health and wellness programs, a sign-on bonus of $10,000 (terms apply), an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The schedule typically requires a 4-5 day workweek with availability Monday through Saturday, and includes two weeks of training conducted in Temple, Texas. The company fosters a safe and inclusive workplace culture that values rewards, recognition, and respect to support employee growth and satisfaction.
With more than 12 months of commercial driving experience and a valid CDL-A license required, the CDL-A Driver role is ideal for professionals who are not only skilled behind the wheel but are also committed to compliance with safety standards and exemplary customer service. This position offers significant growth opportunity within a company dedicated to supporting essential services in the food distribution sector, making it an ideal choice for career-minded drivers seeking stability, excellent benefits, and meaningful work in a critical industry.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice is a vital role supporting this complex and efficient food distribution network. Drivers are responsible for transporting food and food-related products safely and timely to various customers, ensuring product quality and accuracy of deliveries. This position requires driving tractor trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. Drivers act as the face of the company to customers, building strong customer relationships through professional, reliable service.
This role includes essential safety responsibilities consistent with Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, such as performing pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting safety issues, and maintaining detailed paperwork related to freight and deliveries. Drivers must ensure products are handled carefully, unloaded properly, and that delivery paperwork is completed accurately and legibly. The role also involves collecting payments where necessary, securing trailers and freight, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards both inside vehicles and at loading docks.
Performance Foodservice offers competitive pay ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one. Benefits include health and wellness programs, a sign-on bonus of $10,000 (terms apply), an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. The schedule typically requires a 4-5 day workweek with availability Monday through Saturday, and includes two weeks of training conducted in Temple, Texas. The company fosters a safe and inclusive workplace culture that values rewards, recognition, and respect to support employee growth and satisfaction.
With more than 12 months of commercial driving experience and a valid CDL-A license required, the CDL-A Driver role is ideal for professionals who are not only skilled behind the wheel but are also committed to compliance with safety standards and exemplary customer service. This position offers significant growth opportunity within a company dedicated to supporting essential services in the food distribution sector, making it an ideal choice for career-minded drivers seeking stability, excellent benefits, and meaningful work in a critical industry.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 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 the location
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 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 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 (i.e., pre/post trip) 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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