CDL-A Delivery Driver | Avg pay $95k | 4 Day Work Week

Performance Food Group; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking an hourly CDL‑A Driver to deliver food and related products to customers. Schedule: Mon–Fri with dispatch between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., typically a four‑day work week with two overnights per week.

Average pay is $95,500 per year, with benefits starting Day 1 (health, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) with match, education assistance, PTO) and growth opportunities. You will perform safety checks, load and unload, and maintain DOT records on every route.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A; must be 21+ years old.
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Has or can obtain a DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and operate equipment to move freight.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations and inspect tractor/trailer.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Report safety hazards promptly.
• Verify invoices and required freight paperwork; ensure accuracy and legibility.
• Deliver and unload products to customer locations per route; obtain signatures and collect payments where required.
• Secure freight, unload damaged goods, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service logs per DOT requirements.
• Keep the loading dock and trailers clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL-A

Safe driving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri withdispatch between 3a - 5a

Typically a four day work week with two overnights per week.

AVG Driver Pay $95,500 annually

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 Driver, Hourly CDL-A 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.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.


• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.


• Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.


• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.


• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.


• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.


• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required.


• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors. Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.


• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.


• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.


• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent


• 6+ months commercial driving experience


• Valid CDL-A Must be 21+ years of age


• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)


• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years


• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check


• Pass road test


• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card


• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

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.

Awards and Accolades

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.