CDL-A Delivery Driver

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Interview prep

• Walk through a full route day: pre-trip, load, drive, delivery, paperwork.
• Safety: backing, weight distribution, temperature-sensitive product if asked.
• Customer stops: missed receivers, damaged cases, signature/payment issues.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want commercial driving for a large foodservice distributor in the Johnson County, KS area—on-road, physical, customer-facing drops—not desk or remote work.

Day in the role

As a CDL-A delivery driver for Performance Food Group, a typical day is route-based foodservice delivery: load product safely at a distribution center, drive a commercial truck to restaurants and institutional accounts, drop cases, collect signatures or payments, log deliveries, and handle returns or pickups—using radio/phone for stop updates and following hazmat and secure-loading rules.

Skills to emphasize

• Valid CDL-A and ELDT-compliant training per FMCSA CDL & ELDT (free info).
• Safe loading, route planning, customer drop etiquette, and accurate delivery logs.
• Comfort with physical freight and timed multi-stop schedules.

FAQ from this listing

Is this job remote?

No. The listing is on-site/delivery in the Mission Hills, Johnson County area (remote flag is off).

What cert should I check first?

FMCSA’s CDL and Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) guidance—listed as free info: FMCSA CDL & ELDT.

What does PFG actually do?

It distributes foodservice products to restaurants and institutions nationwide as one of the largest U.S. distributors (Wikipedia).

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Deliver and pick up medical records, lab specimens, and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
• Obtain signatures and payments, or arrange for recipients to make payments.
• Record information, such as items received and delivered and recipients' responses to messages.
• Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.
• Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods.
• Walk, ride bicycles, drive vehicles, or use public conveyances to reach destinations to deliver messages or materials.
• Sort items to be delivered according to the delivery route.
• Deliver messages and items, such as newspapers, documents, and packages, between establishment departments and to other establishments and private homes.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: performancefoodservice.com

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) is an American food service distributor. It is the third-largest food service distributor in the U.S., after Sysco and US Foods. The company supplies 250,000 products to 300,000 locations including independent restaurants, chain restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and educational institutions. It has 155 distribution centers.

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

CDL A Delivery Driver at Performance Food Group in Mission Hills, Johnson County Role Overview Safely transport and deliver food and related products to restaurants, schools, healthcare, and retail customers. Operate late-model equipment, perform pre/post-trip inspections, unload products using hand trucks or pallet jacks, verify orders, and provide excellent service at each stop in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Responsibilities Safely operate late-model delivery vehicles Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections Unload products using hand trucks or pallet jacks Verify orders against manifests at each stop Provide excellent customer service to all recipients What We're Looking For A valid CDL A license with no restrictions Prior experience in delivery or transportation roles is preferred but not required Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Prior experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required Working at Performance Food Group Join our team where you'll be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. We value safety and reliability above all else. Our goal is to deliver quality products while providing exceptional service to our customers. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Please ensure that all required fields are filled out accurately and completely for a smooth application process.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Mission Hills, Johnson County, hybrid, or fully remote?