CDL-A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vistar is seeking a CDL-A Delivery Driver to support food and beverage distribution across intrastate and interstate routes. The role includes overnight travel 1–2 nights per week, with hotels paid and per diem allowances. Start times are early, with 4-5 day weeks and 8–12 hour days.

You will be the face of the company, ensuring timely, accurate deliveries and strong customer relationships. Expect competitive hourly pay based on experience, plus safety bonuses quarterly and yearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Foodservice distribution experience is a plus.
• Experience with onboard computer/electronic logging systems (e.g., PeopleNet) preferred.
• Hand-held POD scanning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks pre/post trip and inspect tractor/trailer per DOT regulations.
• Follow DOT rules and company safety policies; report hazards.
• Inspect trailer loading; verify items and complete freight paperwork.
• Secure freight, handle damaged goods, and complete end-of-shift paperwork.
• Maintain safety throughout delivery process and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving

Customer service

DOT regulations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleNet

POD scanning

Job description

Company Description

Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. The company has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to the communities they serve.

Job Description

CDL-A Delivery Driver

• Possible 1-2 overnights per week
• Hotels paid, per diem and phone allowance
• 3-5 am start times, 4-5-day work week, 8-12 hr days
• No weekends or Holidays.
• 80% pallet drops w/electric jacks and liftgates
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Quarterly & yearly safety bonuses

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the 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!

The CDL-A Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

JOB FUNCTIONS - Major Functional Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety check (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times. Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork and procedures at end of shift. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Upholds overall safety standards and follows guidelines for the proper handling of freight throughout the delivery process
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

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Qualifications

Required Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Required

Work Experience

• 6 Months - 1 Year Commercial driving experience
• Foodservice distribution industry experience
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)
• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD)
• Customer service-related work experience

Preferred qualifications

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.