CDL A Delivery Driver
Annual average pay: $75,000 to $85,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply).
About the role
Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition. They also serve as the face of our company, building lasting relationships with customers.
The CDL-A Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products to customers safely, timely, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and timely.
- Function as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.
- Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
- Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
- Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies; immediately report all safety hazards.
- Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; perform count checks of items and verify customer invoices.
- Complete all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly.
- Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
- Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas, and perform damage control checks.
- Scan items, contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy, and verify delivery with customer signatures.
- Collect money (cash or checks) where required; load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
- Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
- Unload damaged goods and customer returns, complete necessary paperwork, and unload all equipment and materials.
- Remove trash from trailers as required and perform general housekeeping duties in tractor and loading dock area.
- Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
- 12+ months of 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 the past 3 years.
- Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
- Pass road test.
- Attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card or ability to secure a new one.
- Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment (e.g., two-wheeler, lift gate) to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight (10–90 pounds) throughout shift.
Schedule
Monday through Friday (Saturdays & Sundays off). Start time around 3am to 5am.
Benefits
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401K Employer Matching.
- Education Assistance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
About the company
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers—providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers food and goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.