CDL A Delivery Truck Driver (HIRING BONUS)

Performance Food Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock purchase plan

401K match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking delivery drivers to support food distribution across the United States. The role offers an average annual pay around $91,000 with a hiring bonus of up to $2,500 for drivers with 6+ months of experience.

Pay is structured by cases, miles, stops and a dispatch fee, with initial layover routes after training. Benefits include Day 1 health and wellness coverage, stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and uniform allowance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 6+ months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements where applicable
• Clean MVR for past 3 years
• Pass post-offer drug test and background check
• Pass road test
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one
• Ability to lift and move freight up to 90 pounds

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers, vendors and coworkers professionally
• Functions as a team member within the department and performs duties to serve the company
• Performs safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations and ensures safety Standards
• Reports safety issues or repairs required
• Follows DOT regulations and company safety policies
• Reports safety hazards and inspects trailer for proper loading
• Performs counts and checks customer invoices for loaded freight
• Documents required freight paperwork accurately
• Moves tractor to loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer
• Delivers customer orders according to route schedule
• Unloads products into designated storage areas
• Performs damage control checks and communicates with supervisor
• Checks paperwork and ensures legible records for freight
• Loads returns onto trailer and secures doors
• Locks/secur es tractor, trailer and freight
• Completes daily hours-of-service logs per regulations
• Maintains clean tractor and loading dock area
• Closes out shift with all paperwork completed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Job description

• Hiring Bonus: Earn up to $2,500 for delivery drivers with 6+ months experience!
  • ~ October 15, 2026 through November 27, 2026
• $91,000 Average Annual Pay
• Drivers are Paid by Cases, Miles, Stops and Dispatch Fee
• Single-Day Layover Routes will initially be acquired after training

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Hiring Bonus: Earn up to $2,500 for delivery drivers with 6+ months experience!
  • ~ October 15, 2026 through November 27, 2026
• $91,000 Average Annual Pay
• Drivers are Paid by Cases, Miles, Stops and Dispatch Fee
• Single-Day Layover Routes will initially be acquired after training

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
• Annual Uniform and Boot allowance

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.

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.
• 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

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A 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.

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. 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.