CDL-A Driver Trainee: 4‑Day Week, $80K+ After Training

Performance Food Group (New); Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee. This role supports food service delivery and learns to haul freight while working with a driver trainer. The position emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and reliability in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Starting pay is $27.00 per hour with expected annual earnings around $80,000 after completing the training program. The schedule features a rotating 4-day workweek with some 5th day requirements and variable start/end

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• CDL A license and ability to obtain DOT Health Card.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years; 21 years of age; pass post-offer drug test and road test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deliveries and routes under driver trainer supervision.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections per DOT regulations.
• Verify delivery with customers and obtain signatures.
• Load and unload freight, secure loads, and maintain trailer safety.
• Maintain daily hours of service log per DOT requirements.
• Keep tractor and loading dock areas clean and safe.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

CDL A license

DOT Health Card

Tools

PeopleNet

POD scanning

Job description

Performance Food Group is hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee. This role supports food service delivery and learns to haul freight while working with a driver trainer. The position emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and reliability in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Starting pay is $27.00 per hour with expected annual earnings around $80,000 after completing the training program. The schedule features a rotating 4-day workweek with some 5th day requirements and variable start/end