CDL A Route Delivery Driver

Company Description

Performance Food service (PFG) is a broadline distributor that builds close relationships with local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick‑service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts advises on operations, menu development, product selection and strategies. PFG delivers delicious food and goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

• Job reports to warehouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Starting at $30.00 per hour base pay rate
• Early morning start Monday through Friday. Home every night.
• $4,000 Sign‑On Bonus (not eligible for recent PFG employees)

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) 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. Drivers ensure products arrive on time and in good condition, and they represent PFG to build lasting customer relationships.

• Communicates professionally with customers, vendors and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Functions as a team member within the department, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Performs required safety checks, including pre/post trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations.
• Reports all safety issues and repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations, 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 products loaded.
• Completes accurate and legible paperwork associated with freight.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer and transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits information is available online.

• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• 12+ months commercial driving 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 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 between 10‑35 pounds and up to approximately 60‑90 pounds

• Food or beverage distribution delivery experience
• Customer service‑related work experience

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries provide 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.