CDL A Driver

Performance Food Group; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A major food distribution company is seeking a CDL A Driver in Fletcher, NC. This entry-level position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a starting salary between $65,000 and $70,000 per year. Responsibilities include delivering food products safely, performing vehicle safety checks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a valid CDL-A and a clean driving record. The role provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid CDL-A required.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report for past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food products safely and on time.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Perform safety checks on vehicles.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Customer interaction

Safety checks

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

DOT Health Card

Job description

Join to apply for the CDL A Driver role at Performance Food Group. This position offers home daily, Monday to Friday schedule with a starting salary of $65,000 to $70,000 per year.

Performance Food Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Performance Food Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Job Description

Home Daily, Schedule: Monday - Friday. 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, 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. Delivery drivers ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination on time, in good condition, and serve as the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers. Drivers are responsible for operating a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food‑related products in a safe and timely manner 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 timely.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Performs all required safety checks (pre/post trip) and inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations, ensuring company safety standards are met and taking 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 verifies customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes all paperwork associated with freight accurately and legibly.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor regarding removal of orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtains proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns onto 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 brings them to the driver check‑in, completing necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials, and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters it in the log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent.
• 1 year commercial driving experience.
• 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; products generally range from 10–35 pounds and up to 60–90 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 each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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 review our EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

Location

Fletcher, NC

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