CDL A Truck Driver

Company Description

Performance Food service (PFG) is a broadline food distributor that works closely with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The team – comprised of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts – builds strong relationships with customers, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. In addition to delivering quality food, the Performance team goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

• Pay: Earning potential $90,000+ annually
• Schedule/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, average dispatch between 3 am‑5 am
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting day 1!

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Food and food‑service delivery drivers play a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our drivers ensure customers' products arrive at the correct time and in good condition, and they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers. Drivers are responsible for operating a tractor‑trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over‑the‑road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food‑related products to customers safely and on time in accordance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Act as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Perform all required safety checks (e.g., pre/post trip) and inspections of tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with 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.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; immediately report all safety hazards.
• Perform count checks of items and verify customer invoices of products loaded.
• Complete all required paperwork 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 and move items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks, scan items, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) when required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/ or always secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring to driver check‑in, and complete necessary paperwork; unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

for a Job Preview

for Benefits Information

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 12+ 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 the past 3 years
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attain…