Truck Driver, Entry Level

Performance Foodservice; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Wisconsin is hiring CDL-A Delivery Drivers. The role features a training wage of $29.70 per hour, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule and no overnight or weekend work. Drivers average 10–12 hours per day, with varying start and end times.

Day-1 benefits include medical, dental, and vision, with dependent and family plan options. The CDL-A requirement applies, and no prior commercial driving experience is needed to start.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Valid CDL-A and 21+ years of age.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years and pass post-offer drug test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to obtain.
• Able to lift and handle freight up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers and coworkers professionally.
• Performs safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations.
• Drives tractor/trailer on intrastate and interstate routes.
• Delivers and unloads food products on schedule.
• Completes required paperwork and obtains customer signatures.
• Ensures loads are secured and trailers are properly docked.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Pay: Training rate is $29.70/hour. After training, our Drivers average $346.00 A DAY, with our top performers earning over $100,000 annually.
• Schedule: Position is Monday-Friday. No overnights and no weekends. Drivers average 10-12/hr days, with start and end times varying.
• Our Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are available starting day one. This includes options for dependent and family plans.
• CDL A Required. No commercial driving experience required!

• Pay: Training rate is $29.70/hour. After training, our Drivers average $346.00 A DAY, with our top performers earning over $100,000 annually.
• Schedule: Position is Monday-Friday. No overnights and no weekends. Drivers average 10-12/hr days, with start and end times varying.
• Our Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are available starting day one. This includes options for dependent and family plans.
• CDL A Required. No commercial driving experience required!

Position Details

• Pay: Training rate is $29.70/hour. After training, our Drivers average $346.00 A DAY, with our top performers earning over $100,000 annually.
• Schedule: Position is Monday-Friday. No overnights and no weekends. Drivers average 10-12/hr days, with start and end times varying.
• Our Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits are available starting day one. This includes options for dependent and family plans.
• CDL A Required. No commercial driving experience required!

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

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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card
• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL
• 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

$29.70/hour