CDL A Delivery Truck Driver (HIRING BONUS)

Performance Foodservice; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $2,500

Day 1 health benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Uniform and Boot allowance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Hickory, NC seeks a CDL-A Delivery Driver to join a critical food distribution team. You will deliver and unload food products, maintain DOT-compliant safety practices and provide professional customer service.

Training supports transition to routes, with pay tied to cases, miles, stops, and dispatch fees. The role offers Day 1 health benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K with matching, education assistance, PTO, and uniform/boot allowances, plus growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• CDL-A license and 6+ months commercial tractor trailer driving experience.
• Must be 21+ years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years and pass post-offer drug test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one; valid road test clearance.
• Ability to lift/move freight with equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally.
• Performs safety checks and DOT-compliant inspections.
• Drives tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver and unload orders.
• Loads/unloads freight, verifies deliveries and obtains signatures.
• Maintains paperwork and hours of service records as required.
• Ensures equipment and freight are secured and routes followed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

CDL-A License

Job description

Job Description

Position Details

• Hiring Bonus: Earn up to $2,500 for CDL drivers (with 6+ months CDL-A Driving Experience)
• October 15, 2026 - 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months commercial tractor trailer 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

Compensation

Average Annual Pay $91,000