2026

Performance Food Group•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers ensure orders reach customers in good condition and at scheduled times, and represent the company while building relationships with customers. After training, delivery drivers can earn $80,000–$120,000 per year. Day and night shifts are available. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered after completion of training, subject to eligibility; people who have worked for a PFG-owned company within the last six months are not eligible for this incentive. Candidates must complete an online application to be considered. The listed hiring event is Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 9950 South Reinhart Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customer advice and support on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL-A.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Be able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight throughout the shift. Products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Six months of touch-freight unloading experience.
Willingness to travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to support the company.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report required repairs, safety issues, and hazards promptly.
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-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
Unload products from the trailer and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked or secured.
Return damaged goods and customer returns to driver check-in and complete the necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Maintain daily hours-of-service records and logs according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.