CDL Class A Truck 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, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes 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. Our delivery drivers not only ensure that customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company, building lasting relationships with our customers.

As a CDL-A Driver, you will drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive-and-drop routes. You will deliver and/or unload food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This role offers growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.

Hiring Process

Candidates must meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements, possess a valid CDL-A, and be 21+ years of age. The selection process includes a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review for the past 3 years, a post-offer drug test, a criminal background check, and a road test. Successful applicants must attain or possess a valid current DOT Health Card.

Equal Opportunity

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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

Washington DC Main Office, 900, Brentwood Road Northeast, Eckington, Ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, 20018, United States

Washington, District of Columbia

Key Responsibilities

check_circleUnload products from trailer and transport items to designated customer storage areas
check_circlePerform damage control checks and scan items according to company policy
check_circleDrive tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver food products safely and on schedule
check_circleCollect cash or checks and load customer returns onto the trailer
check_circleVerify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures
check_circleMaintain general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock, and trailers
check_circleCommunicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers
check_circleComplete all required paperwork including freight logs and hours of service records
check_circleReport safety issues, hazards, and required repairs immediately

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 Truck Driver at Performance Foodservice

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

In this CDL Class A Truck Driver at Performance Foodservice role, you will unload products from trailer and transport items to designated customer storage areas; perform damage control checks and scan items according to company policy; drive tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver food products safely and on schedule; and collect cash or checks and load customer returns onto the trailer.

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

To qualify for the CDL Class A Truck 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 Truck Driver role at Performance Foodservice located?expand_more

CDL Class A Truck Driver at Performance Foodservice is based in Washington DC Main Office, 900, Brentwood Road Northeast, Eckington, Ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, 20018, United States. This is a on-site role.

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

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

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

CDL Class A Truck 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 Truck Driver role at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Key skills for CDL Class A Truck 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 Truck Driver at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

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

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

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