CDL A Driver Trainee – Local Weekdays, $65k+

Performance Food Group; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; 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 hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee to learn tractor trailer and straight truck operations on local routes. Training, safety checks, and on-the-job learning with a driver trainer are key components.

The role emphasizes DOT compliance, customer deliveries, and professional interaction with vendors and customers. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday with early morning starts; local routes with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 0-6 months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean 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 freight up to ~90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required.
• Ride-with and assist driver trainer in executing deliveries.
• Perform safety checks including pre/post trip per DOT regulations; report issues.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Inspect trailer and paperwork; move tractor to loading dock as needed.
• Drive to deliver customer orders according to route schedule.
• Unload products, obtain signatures, and collect payments if required.
• Load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and maintain paperwork.
• Keep tractor/trailer area clean and safe.

Skills

CDL A

Clean MVR

Drug test

Road test

DOT Health Card

21+ years old

Licensing/certification

Lift capability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Performance Food Group is hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee to learn tractor trailer and straight truck operations on local routes. Training, safety checks, and on-the-job learning with a driver trainer are key components.

The role emphasizes DOT compliance, customer deliveries, and professional interaction with vendors and customers. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday with early morning starts; local routes with no nights or weekends.