Dedicated Cdl-A Truck Driver - No Touch Freight

C.R. England; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Safe and inclusive working environment

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a CDL-A Delivery Driver to operate in the Baltimore area. You will deliver customer orders on a predetermined route, unload freight at customer sites, and verify deliveries with proper signatures.

The role emphasizes DOT compliance, safety checks, and accurate paperwork. This position offers competitive pay and benefits from day one, with growth opportunities and a culture focused on rewards and respect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Meet all state licensing/certification requirements where applicable.
• Clean 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.
• Able to lift and use two-wheeler/lift gate and move freight of varying size and weight.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers, vendors and coworkers professionally and answers questions.
• Works as a team member and performs duties to best serve the company.
• Performs safety checks (pre/post trip) and inspections per DOT standards.
• Reports safety issues and required repairs.
• Follows DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines.
• Reports safety hazards and ensures freight is properly secured.
• Performs count checks and verifies customer invoices for loaded items.
• Completes required paperwork accurately for freight.
• Moves tractor to loading dock and connects preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to deliver orders according to scheduled routes.
• Unloads products at customer locations and stores them as directed.
• Performs damage checks and coordinates with supervisor for order removals.
• Obtains customer signatures and collects payments where required.
• Ensures equipment and freight are secured after shifts.
• Completes daily hours-of-service logs per DOT/Regulatory requirements.
• Keeps loading dock area clean and trailers organized.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

CDL-A Delivery Driver

Location: 21201 Baltimore, Performance Foodservice

Job Details

• Average Annual Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
• Schedule: Mandatory Monday, Friday, and Saturday. Days off include Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Dispatch hours: Between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM

Benefits

• 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

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months commercial driving
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.