CDL A Driver Trainee — Local Routes, No Nights, $65k+

Performance Foodservice; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; 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 Foodservice in Wisconsin is hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee to learn and gain experience operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on local routes, intrastate and interstate. This role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and professional customer service in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

Compensation starts at $65,000 per year with an average around $75,000 for trained drivers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–6 months commercial driving experience preferred.
• Valid CDL A license required.
• Must be 21 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years, pass post-offer drug test and road test, and have a current DOT Health Card.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee training.
• Ride with trainer and assist deliveries.
• Perform pre/post-trip safety inspections and report issues.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety guidelines.
• Deliver orders on schedule and unload at customer facilities.
• Verify deliveries, obtain signatures, and manage paperwork.

Skills

CDL A license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Wisconsin is hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee to learn and gain experience operating tractor trailers or straight trucks on local routes, intrastate and interstate. This role emphasizes safety, DOT compliance, and professional customer service in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

Compensation starts at $65,000 per year with an average around $75,000 for trained drivers.