CDL A Delivery Driver

CDL A Delivery Driver - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Apply for the CDL A Delivery Driver - $10,000 Sign On Bonus! role at Performance Food service
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• Monday - Friday, early morning dispatch with layovers twice a week.
• $80,000+ annual average.
• $10,000 sign on bonus – Terms Apply.

• 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, with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only ensure that the customers’ products arrive at their destination on time and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers.

The driver is responsible for operating a tractor‑trailer or straight truck on intrastate, interstate local, over‑the‑road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive‑and‑drop routes, delivering and/or unloading food and food‑related products to customers in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 (i.e., pre/post‑trip) and inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspects to ensure company safety standards are met and takes appropriate action.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards and inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and checks customer invoices of loaded products.
• Completes all required 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 the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing 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, brings them to the driver check‑in and completes necessary paperwork; unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters 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.

• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• High school diploma/GED or state‑approved equivalent.
• Valid CDL
  
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• 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; product generally ranges from 10‑35 pounds up to approximately 60‑90 pounds, depending on location.

$80,000+ annual average. Sign on bonus: $10,000.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Services

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