Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee stock purchase plan
401K Employer Matching
Education Assistance
Sign-On Bonus
Job Description
Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor within the Performance Food Group (PFG), renowned for its comprehensive supply chain solutions catering to a diverse array of customers. The company specializes in serving independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries, delivering not only quality food products but also expert guidance through a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry specialists. This team collaborates closely with customers, offering strategic advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and business growth, ultimately helping restaurant owners and related businesses achieve their vision and success. Performance Foodservice embodies a commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer partnership, ensuring the highest standards of food distribution and service.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice represents a pivotal role within the company’s operations, directly contributing to the integrity and reliability of the food supply chain across the country. Offering a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually and a 4 to 5-day work week with availability required from Monday to Saturday, this role emphasizes flexibility and stability. New hires undergo a two-week comprehensive training program in Temple, TX, ensuring mastery of safety protocols, operational procedures, and customer service excellence.
As a CDL-A Driver, your responsibility extends beyond simply driving. You act as the face of Performance Foodservice, forming lasting, professional relationships with customers by ensuring punctual and safe delivery of food and related products. This role requires operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. Safety and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations are paramount, as is a commitment to detailed inspections, timely reporting of safety issues, meticulous paperwork management, and adherence to company policies.
The role’s daily duties include performing required safety pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles, verifying load security, and ensuring all freight is properly accounted for and handled. Drivers are expected to manage delivery schedules efficiently, interact professionally with customers to confirm deliveries and obtain proper signatures, and handle cash or checks when required. Additionally, CDL-A Drivers assist with unloading goods, managing damaged items appropriately, securing trailers, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. Comprehensive record-keeping, including hours of service and vehicle logs, is also essential to meet federal and state regulations.
Performance Foodservice promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment that values recognition and rewards. The company offers a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 (terms apply) and competitive benefits including day one health and wellness coverage, a robust employee stock purchase plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. As an integral part of America’s food distribution network, CDL-A Drivers experience both the challenge and satisfaction of supporting vital supply chain functions in a company that prioritizes employee welfare and development.
The CDL-A Driver position at Performance Foodservice represents a pivotal role within the company’s operations, directly contributing to the integrity and reliability of the food supply chain across the country. Offering a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 annually and a 4 to 5-day work week with availability required from Monday to Saturday, this role emphasizes flexibility and stability. New hires undergo a two-week comprehensive training program in Temple, TX, ensuring mastery of safety protocols, operational procedures, and customer service excellence.
As a CDL-A Driver, your responsibility extends beyond simply driving. You act as the face of Performance Foodservice, forming lasting, professional relationships with customers by ensuring punctual and safe delivery of food and related products. This role requires operating tractor trailers or straight trucks for intrastate and interstate routes including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries. Safety and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations are paramount, as is a commitment to detailed inspections, timely reporting of safety issues, meticulous paperwork management, and adherence to company policies.
The role’s daily duties include performing required safety pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles, verifying load security, and ensuring all freight is properly accounted for and handled. Drivers are expected to manage delivery schedules efficiently, interact professionally with customers to confirm deliveries and obtain proper signatures, and handle cash or checks when required. Additionally, CDL-A Drivers assist with unloading goods, managing damaged items appropriately, securing trailers, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas. Comprehensive record-keeping, including hours of service and vehicle logs, is also essential to meet federal and state regulations.
Performance Foodservice promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment that values recognition and rewards. The company offers a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 (terms apply) and competitive benefits including day one health and wellness coverage, a robust employee stock purchase plan, 401K with employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. As an integral part of America’s food distribution network, CDL-A Drivers experience both the challenge and satisfaction of supporting vital supply chain functions in a company that prioritizes employee welfare and development.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum 12 months of commercial driving experience
- valid CDL-A license
- minimum age of 21 years
- comply with all state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
- maintain a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three years
- successfully pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check
- pass the mandatory road test
- possess or be able to obtain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) health card
- capability to hand-lift and operate two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move and stack freight weighing between 10 and 90 pounds throughout the shift
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 12 plus months commercial driving experience
- valid CDL-A
- must be 21 plus years of age
- meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements where applicable
- clean motor vehicle report 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 including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to 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 and 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 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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