CDL A Delivery Driver Hiring Event 11/4

PFG | Performance Good Group

3d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams build customer relationships and provide support with operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The role delivers and/or unloads food and food-related products safely and on time, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers are also customer-facing representatives who build lasting relationships. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays possibly required. Dispatch times range from midnight to 8 a.m., with most routes departing between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. Average annual pay is stated as $90,000 to $110,000. Drivers are paid based on cases, miles, stops, and a dispatch fee, with a progression daily minimum. The company describes competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. It also highlights growth opportunities and a safe, inclusive working environment centered on rewards, recognition, and respect.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or state-approved equivalent.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
Pass a post-offer drug test.
Pass a criminal background check during the post-offer process.
Pass a road test.
Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases/freight throughout the shift. Products generally range from 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to serve the company.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards; follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
Complete freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customer locations and deliver orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan them, and contact a supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks where required; load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.