CDL-A Driver Trainee: Home Daily, Training Pay

Performance Food Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking an Entry Level Driver Trainee to learn tractor trailer or straight truck delivery routes to customers. You will train on safety, DOT compliance, and delivery procedures, with a guaranteed $300 per day during the 11–16 week training period and a Monday–Friday schedule, with early dispatch and home daily.

The role requires CDL-A eligibility, 21+ years old, and successful completion of training programs, with opportunities for growth and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card.
• External Driver School Direct Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL License.
• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months with a CDL License.
• 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.
• Pass road test.
• Attains or has valid current 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 approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Responsibilities

• Attends and successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
• Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
• Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Team player

Education

CDL A License

DOT Health Card

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking an Entry Level Driver Trainee to learn tractor trailer or straight truck delivery routes to customers. You will train on safety, DOT compliance, and delivery procedures, with a guaranteed $300 per day during the 11–16 week training period and a Monday–Friday schedule, with early dispatch and home daily.

The role requires CDL-A eligibility, 21+ years old, and successful completion of training programs, with opportunities for growth and benefits from day one.