Class A Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) is looking for a motivated Driver, Hourly CDL-A in Plainfield, Indiana. Responsibilities include safe driving on routes delivering food products, with an emphasis on customer interaction and adherence to safety regulations. This role offers competitive pay with potential earnings of up to $90,000 annually, alongside a range of benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Candidates need a valid CDL-A and experience in food-service distribution. Home daily with a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and a culture of respect and safety.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of food-service distribution industry experience.
• Must have a valid CDL-A and be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to hand-lift and use special equipment to move products.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks and report issues as needed.
• Drive to deliver customer orders and manage paperwork related to deliveries.
• Complete a daily record of hours and maintain a clean vehicle.

Skills

Food-service distribution experience

Customer service

Safe driving practices

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Onboard computer systems

Hand-held scanning systems

Job description

Job Description

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, in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and promptly. He or she functions as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspect equipment to ensure it meets company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform a count check of items and verify customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Check and complete all required paperwork associated with freight in an accurate and legible fashion.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach the preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule. Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect payment (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors. Ensure that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked or secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring them to the driver check‑in to complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete a daily record of hours of service and enter it in a log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off and more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• Local routes – home daily.
• Earn up to $90,000 per year.
• $300 bonus available for working an off‑day when needed.
• Four‑day work week scheduled between Monday and Friday.
• Dispatch between 4 a.m. – 6 a.m.
• Guaranteed 40 hours a week.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6+ months food‑service distribution industry 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 the past 3 years.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Attains or has a valid current DOT Health Card and/or can secure a new DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand‑lift and utilize a two‑wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout the shift; products generally range from between 10‑35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years food‑service distribution industry experience.
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (e.g., PeopleNet).
• Hand‑held point‑of‑delivery scanning system experience (e.g., POD).
• Customer service‑related work experience.

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 the following information: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.