Overnight CDL-A Driver: Top Pay + Day 1 Benefits

Performance Food Group; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a delivery driver to service customers with on-time food product deliveries. You will operate tractor trailers or straight trucks, adhere to DOT regulations, and maintain accurate loading and delivery paperwork. This role demands safety, professionalism, and strong customer interaction.

Starting pay is competitive at $36.42 per hour with daily overtime. Typical shifts are 11–14 hours, Monday through Friday, with start times between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A license required.
• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Valid current DOT Health Card or able to secure one.
• Able to lift and move freight up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Operate as a team member to serve the company.
• Perform DOT-required safety checks (pre/post trip) on tractor and trailer.
• Report safety issues or needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Report safety hazards immediately and ensure freight is secured.
• Verify items and reconcile customer invoices loaded.
• Complete required freight paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Move tractor to loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to deliveries according to the schedule and unload at customer sites.
• Unload products and place items in designated storage areas.
• Perform damage checks, scan items, and coordinate returns as needed.
• Obtain customer signatures upon delivery.
• Handle cash or checks when required.
• Complete daily hours of service logs per DOT rules.
• Maintain cleanliness in tractor, dock area and trailers.
• Finish shift by securing equipment and completing paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A

Driving experience

DOT Health Card

MVR clean

Drug test & background check

Road test

Physical lift ability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Food Group is hiring a delivery driver to service customers with on-time food product deliveries. You will operate tractor trailers or straight trucks, adhere to DOT regulations, and maintain accurate loading and delivery paperwork. This role demands safety, professionalism, and strong customer interaction.

Starting pay is competitive at $36.42 per hour with daily overtime. Typical shifts are 11–14 hours, Monday through Friday, with start times between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.