CDL Class A Delivery Driver

About the Team

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Our team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers by providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. We deliver delicious food but also go above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

About the Role

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. As a CDL-A Driver, you are not only responsible for ensuring customer products arrive at their destination on time and in good condition, but you also serve as the face of our company, building lasting relationships with our customers. You will drive tractor-trailers or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and overnight routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Hiring Process

Candidates must meet all state licensing and certification requirements, possess a clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past three years, and pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check. The selection process includes a road test and verification of a valid current DOT Health Card.

Equal Opportunity

Performance Food Group provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Cinco, 1, South High Street, Uptown District, Downtown, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43215, United States

Columbus, Ohio

Key Responsibilities

check_circleUnload products and transport items to designated customer storage areas
check_circleMaintain general housekeeping duties in tractor and loading dock areas
check_circleDrive tractor trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, and overnight routes
check_circleDeliver food products to customers according to predetermined schedules
check_circlePerform damage control checks and scan items for discrepancies
check_circleCollect payments and load customer returns onto the trailer
check_circleVerify deliveries with customers and obtain proper signatures
check_circleComplete required paperwork including logs, invoices, and hours of service
check_circleReport safety issues, hazards, and required repairs immediately
check_circlePerform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of tractor, truck, and trailer

Requirements

verifiedHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
verified12+ months commercial driving experience
verifiedValid CDL-A
verified21+ years of age
verifiedClean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
verifiedPass post offer drug test and criminal background check
verifiedPass road test
verifiedValid current DOT Health Card
verifiedAble to hand-lift 10-90 pounds

Benefits & Perks

check_circleDay 1 Health & Wellness Benefitscheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Plancheck_circle401K Employer Matchingcheck_circleEducation AssistancePaid Time Off

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: CDL-A, Dot Health Card, Tractor Trailer, Straight Truck, Lift Gate, Two-Wheeler.

Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice

What does a CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice will unload products and transport items to designated customer storage areas; maintain general housekeeping duties in tractor and loading dock areas; drive tractor trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, and overnight routes; and deliver food products to customers according to predetermined schedules.

What are the requirements for this CDL Class A Delivery Driver role?expand_more

To qualify for the CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice position, applicants should have: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent; 12+ months commercial driving experience; Valid CDL-A; 21+ years of age; Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years; and Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.

Where is the CDL Class A Delivery Driver role at Performance Foodservice located?expand_more

CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is based in Cinco, 1, South High Street, Uptown District, Downtown, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43215, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this CDL Class A Delivery Driver job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Performance Foodservice has listed this CDL Class A Delivery Driver role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this CDL Class A Delivery Driver role?expand_more

CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the CDL Class A Delivery Driver role at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Key skills for CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice include CDL-A; Dot Health Card; Tractor Trailer; Straight Truck; Lift Gate; and Two-Wheeler.

What education is required for CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

What category does the CDL Class A Delivery Driver role belong to?expand_more

CDL Class A Delivery Driver at Performance Foodservice is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.