Semi-Regional Backhaul Driver

Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading broadline foodservice distributor dedicated to serving a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Performance Foodservice prides itself on building strong and lasting relationships with its clients by offering expert advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The company's team consists of dedicated sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts who work collaboratively to help restaurant owners and foodservice operators succeed in their businesses. With a commitment to delivering quality food products and outstanding customer service, Performance Foodservice continues to be a trusted partner in the food distribution industry.

This position offers an hourly pay rate of $33 to $35 and includes a Monday through Friday schedule with dispatch times between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. Shifts may extend up to 14 hours and can involve a one-day layover. A significant benefit of this role includes medical benefits starting from the first day of employment, as well as a comprehensive benefits package encompassing employee stock purchase plans, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and more. Working with Performance Foodservice means being part of a safe and inclusive environment that values a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

The role of Driver, Dedicated Backhaul, is integral to the food supply chain, ensuring products reach customers safely, timely, and in good condition. Drivers are the face of the company and play a crucial role in building and maintaining customer relationships. The position requires operating tractor-trailers (day cab or sleeper), tandem trailers, and/or straight trucks on both intrastate and interstate routes. Responsibilities include transporting logistics loads, food, and non-food products, adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver will handle local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes, delivering and unloading products efficiently and engaging professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers.

Specific job duties include driving assigned routes to supplier/vendor and PFG warehouse locations, managing load pickups and deliveries, performing load and paperwork inspections such as product counts and invoice verifications, and ensuring compliance with all operational and safety standards. Drivers are expected to communicate actively with supervisors regarding route confirmations, load statuses, schedule changes, and any issues that arise. The role also entails securing equipment and completing all necessary documentation at the end of shifts, with additional duties assigned as needed to support the company’s mission and customer satisfaction goals. Through these responsibilities, the driver contributes to the broader effort of maintaining America’s food distribution system with efficiency and reliability.