Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Earn up to $75,000+ in your first year, plus a $7,500 hiring bonus (terms apply; not available to anyone who has worked for a Performance Food Group company in the last 6 months). Local routes only—no nights, no weekends, Monday–Friday early-morning start.
About the role
Food and food-service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our CDL-A Drivers operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products to customers safely, on time, and in compliance with DOT regulations. Drivers are the face of our company, building lasting customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to answer questions accurately and promptly.
- Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of tractor, truck, and trailer according to DOT regulations and company standards; report any safety issues or needed repairs.
- Follow all DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies; immediately report hazards.
- Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; verify counts against customer invoices.
- Complete all required paperwork legibly and accurately.
- Drive to customer locations and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
- Unload products from trailer, transport items into customer storage areas, and perform damage-control checks.
- Scan items, contact supervisor about damaged or incorrect orders, and obtain customer signatures.
- Collect payments (cash or checks) when required; load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
- Lock and secure tractor, trailer, and freight at all times.
- Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
- Remove trash and clean trailers as required; maintain general housekeeping in tractor and loading-dock area.
- Record hours of service and maintain logs in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
- Secure all equipment and complete end-of-shift paperwork.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 6+ months of commercial driving experience.
- Valid CDL-A license.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
- Pass post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and road test.
- Hold or be able to obtain a current DOT Health Card.
- Able to hand-lift and use equipment (two-wheeler, lift gate, etc.) to move and stack product cases weighing 10–90 pounds throughout the shift.
Benefits
- Day-1 health and wellness benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment with recognition programs.
About the company
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, serves independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Our team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and experts builds close customer relationships, offering advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and business strategies to help independent restaurant owners succeed.