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Truck Driver, Entry Level National Hiring Event 09-02-26

Performance Foodservice · La Crosse, WI · 1 wk ago
Management$29.7/hrFull-time

National Hiring Event
September 2, 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
1500 Saint James Street, La Crosse, WI 54603

About the role

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company—building lasting relationships with our 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 for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Responsibilities

  • 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, performing 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 DOT regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and takes appropriate action as needed.
  • 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 checks of items and verifies customer invoices of loaded products.
  • Checks and completes all required paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly.
  • Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed.
  • Drives to and delivers customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.
  • Unloads products from the trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas.
  • Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
  • Verifies delivery of items with the customer and obtains proper signatures; collects money (cash or checks) where required.
  • Loads customer returns onto the trailer and secures trailer doors.
  • Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
  • Unloads damaged goods and customer returns, bringing them to driver check-in and completing necessary paperwork.
  • Unloads all equipment and materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
  • Completes daily record of hours of service and enters logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
  • At the end of the shift, secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
  • 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 and/or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
  • Able to hand-lift and utilize a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout the shift; product generally ranges from 10-35 pounds and up to approximately 60-90 pounds, depending on the location.

Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card.

External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL.

Pay

Training rate is $29.70/hour. After training, drivers average $346.00 a day, with top performers earning over $100,000 annually.

Schedule

Monday-Friday. No overnights and no weekends. Drivers average 10-12 hour days, with start and end times varying.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting day one, including options for dependent and family plans.
  • Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • 401K Employer Matching.
  • Education Assistance.
  • Paid Time Off.

Additional growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system, safe and inclusive working environment, culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

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