Local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline distributor known for its strong partnerships with a diverse range of local customers. These customers include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company is recognized for not only delivering high-quality food products but also providing expert advice to help clients enhance their operations through menu development, product selection, and strategic planning. With a team comprising sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other specialists, Performance Foodservice is dedicated to supporting independent restaurant owners and other clients to achieve success and growth in their businesses. \n\nThe CDL-A Driver role at Performance Foodservice is pivotal within the food supply chain, ensuring that food and foodservice products are delivered safely, timely, and in excellent condition. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $88,000 annually with an additional sign-on bonus of $8,000, reflecting the company's commitment to attracting skilled drivers. Working Monday through Friday on day shifts with the benefit of returning home daily, drivers also receive comprehensive training, including a five-week foodservice delivery training program.\n\nAs a CDL-A Driver, you will be responsible for operating tractor-trailer or straight trucks on various routes including local intrastate, interstate, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. You will ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety standards while maintaining strong, professional customer relationships as the face of Performance Foodservice. Key responsibilities include performing safety inspections, accurately managing delivery paperwork, loading and unloading freight, and handling customer transactions when necessary. The company emphasizes a culture of safety, respect, recognition, and inclusivity, offering day-one health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. This dynamic role combines driving expertise with customer service skills, making it a critical link in the supply chain that supports America’s food distribution system and operational excellence. The opportunity for growth and advancement within the company is also significant, making this role ideal for dedicated professionals seeking a rewarding career in logistics and delivery services.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
valid CDL-A license
minimum 12 months commercial driving experience
must be 21 years of age or older
clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years
ability to pass drug test and criminal background check
meet state licensing and certification requirements where applicable
pass road test
ability to obtain or hold current DOT Health Card
physical ability to hand-lift and use equipment to move freight weighing up to 90 pounds
availability to work Monday through Friday day shifts

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