Truck Driver CDL A

Essex Center, VT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $104,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Day 1 health benefits

wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Safe and inclusive work environment

Job Description

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline foodservice distributor with a strong commitment to supporting local businesses across a variety of sectors including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Known for forging close relationships with clients, the company leverages a skilled team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts to enhance customer operations through advice on menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. More than just delivering food, PFG is dedicated to helping independent restaurant owners and other clients achieve their business goals, emphasizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of service. The company provides a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment, underpinned by its adherence to equal employment opportunity and diversity principles. This creates a workplace culture celebrated for rewards, recognition, and respect toward its employees. Employees at PFG enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, including health and wellness benefits, employee stock purchase plans, employer-matched 401K, education assistance, and paid time off, making it an attractive employer for those seeking growth opportunities and stable careers in food distribution. Drivers with PFG earn an average annual salary of $104,000 and benefit from a stable, predictable schedule with a five-day workweek from Monday to Friday. A generous $10,000 sign-on bonus is also offered to new drivers, along with the convenience of walk-ins for applications Monday through Thursday with assistance and immediate interviews available on-site. The CDL-A Driver role is pivotal to the company’s success, requiring the operation of tractor trailers or straight trucks to deliver food and related products safely and on time across intrastate, interstate, local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes. These drivers uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance, performing essential vehicle inspections and adhering strictly to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Beyond the technical duties, drivers function as ambassadors of the company, building lasting relationships with customers and ensuring superior service at every delivery. Responsibilities span from inspecting equipment and freight, handling paperwork, managing monetary transactions, to maintaining cleanliness and security of vehicles and product loads. Drivers work collaboratively within teams while carrying out their individual delivery duties, contributing to the smooth running and reputation of the company. This role offers a unique blend of independence and teamwork, challenging yet rewarding work, and significant opportunities for professional growth within a sector critical to America’s food supply chain.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6+ months commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A license
Minimum age of 21 years
Compliance with all state licensing and certification requirements
Clean driving record for last 3 years
Successful completion of a post offer drug test and criminal background check
Ability to pass a road test
Possession of a current DOT health card or ability to obtain one
Physical ability to hand-lift and operate equipment to move merchandise weighing between 10-90 pounds during the shift

Job Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent
6+ 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 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