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How much do northern transportation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for northern transportation in the United States is $74,701.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Northern Transportation vs Truck Driver?

AspectNorthern TransportationTruck Driver
Required CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), sometimes specialized for heavy or oversized loadsCDL typically required, with endorsements for specific vehicle types
Work EnvironmentRemote, often in harsh weather conditions, traveling long distances in northern regionsVaries from local to long-haul routes, mostly on highways and urban areas
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, freight, and transportation companies operating in northern or remote areasFreight companies, delivery services, and logistics firms across various regions

While both roles involve driving and require a CDL, Northern Transportation focuses on logistics in remote, northern regions with challenging conditions, whereas Truck Drivers operate in more diverse environments, often closer to urban centers. The key differences lie in work environment and regional focus, though the core skills and certifications overlap significantly.

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Infographic showing various Northern Transportation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, and 32% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,701 per year, or $35.9 per hour.
Transportation Supervisor- Northern VA

Transportation Supervisor- Northern VA

Performance Foodservice

Washington, DC • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Performance Food Group rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 48 rated food wholesalers

Job description

Job Description:

Note: This position will service the Baltimore, Washington DC and surrounding areas. Relocation is not offered for this position.
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 Summary:
Responsible for supervision and training of drivers at Operating Company (OpCo), and for ensuring deliveries are made in safe, efficient and timely manner. Assists with monitoring Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, ensures drivers are in compliance with all DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinates the tracking of all relevant information on drivers. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
  • Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management system.
  • Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
  • Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.
  • Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
  • Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
  • Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
2-4 years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with
experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems

Company description


Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

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Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides 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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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