Truck Driver

Performance Food Group•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

Food and food service delivery drivers support the country’s food supply chain by delivering customers’ products on time and in good condition while building lasting customer relationships. The CDL-A Driver operates a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road, shuttle, and drive-and-drop routes, to deliver and/or unload food and related products safely and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The position is Monday through Friday, with no overnights or weekends. Drivers average 10–12-hour days, with start and end times varying. Drivers average $346 per day, and top performers earn over $100,000 annually. Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including dependent and family plan options, are available starting on day one. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team provides customer support and advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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 valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Work as a team member and perform assigned duties to support the company.
Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards promptly, and 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 and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers and obtain appropriate signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required.
Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or otherwise 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 in accordance with 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 necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits available starting on day one, including dependent and family plan options.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) employer matching.
Education assistance.
Paid time off.
Growth opportunities.
Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

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