CDL A Delivery Driver HIRING EVENT 09/02/26

Performance Foodservice; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Oswego, IL is seeking truck drivers to operate tractor trailer or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including day, night, and overnight layovers. You will deliver food products on schedule with safety and DOT compliance.

This role offers a 4–5 day work week, early dispatch hours, competitive pay around six figures, and a sign-on bonus of $2,000. Join a team focused on reliability, safety, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A license is required.
• 12+ months of commercial driving experience.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years and ability to pass post‑offer drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes.
• Delivers and unloads food and food-related products to customers.
• Completes required safety checks and DOT‑compliant paperwork.

Skills

CDL A

DOT Regulations

Customer service

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

• Date and Time: Wednesday September 2nd, 2026, 9am-5pm
• Location: 901 S. Lake St, Oswego IL 60538 (Located next to White Eagle Auto Body)
• Schedule: 4–5-day work week with dispatch between 2:00–6:00 AM; availability required Monday–Saturday. 40-70 hours per week.
• Routes may include Day, Night, Overnight Layover (day cab, stipend & per diem provided) or Transit routes
• Flexible extra board role covering multiple route types while offering opportunities to establish more consistent routes based on operational needs
• Sign On Bonus: $2,000. Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.

Job Description

Hiring Event

• Date and Time: Wednesday September 2nd, 2026, 9am-5pm
• Location: 901 S. Lake St, Oswego IL 60538 (Located next to White Eagle Auto Body)

Position Details

• Schedule: 4–5-day work week with dispatch between 2:00–6:00 AM; availability required Monday–Saturday. 40-70 hours per week.
• Routes may include Day, Night, Overnight Layover (day cab, stipend & per diem provided) or Transit routes
• Flexible extra board role covering multiple route types while offering opportunities to establish more consistent routes based on operational needs
• Sign On Bonus: $2,000. Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.

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!

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ months of commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• 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

Compensation

Earning potential $100,000 plus