CDL-A Driver Trainer

Performance Food Group; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark seeks a dedicated trainer to educate delivery drivers on daily duties, DOT compliance, and company policies. You will observe performance, provide feedback, and assist in hands-on route training to ensure efficient service times and safety standards.

You will lead classroom and field training, support new hires, and contribute to a team-focused, performance-driven environment. This role requires CDL and logistics experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A).
• 2-4 years of Transportation delivery driver or leadership experience in foodservice with knowledge of DOT regulations.
• 1-2 years leadership or training experience.
• Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes all systems and tools effectively, i.e., computer, software systems.
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies and practices.
• Ensures all policies are followed.
• Delivers hands-on training that allows for maximum transfer of knowledge while ensuring customer needs, service times, labor and transportation costs are met and within guidelines.
• Provides ongoing and timely feedback to assigned driver trainees and supervisory staff.
• Feedback includes positive reinforcement and constructive corrective actions.
• Understands and exhibits strong customer service skills.
• Works with new driver hires and experienced drivers in classroom and/or field settings to prepare them for a successful professional driver career.
• May supplement PFG Driver Training Manual with local programs specific to the location, products and reports used in that market.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Leadership

Verbal communication

Training delivery

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL A license

Associates/2-year degree

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

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.

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Purpose

Responsible for training delivery drivers on a day-to-day basis on all aspects of the delivery driver job duties. Utilizes all company training guides, manuals, checklists, and processes to ensure compliance with company policies, practices, safety, and DOT regulations. Performs preferred work method observations and provides verbal and written feedback on driver trainees' performance including suggested development actions. May run routes per business needs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Details

Shift: Monday - Friday (Must be flexible in schedule)

Pay: $1650/week + Bonus Performance Incentives (Will be discussed further in an interview)

Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes all systems and tools effectively, i.e., computer, software systems.
• Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (i.e., hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip, etc.) and company safety policies and practices.
• Ensures all policies are followed.
• Delivers hands-on training that allows for maximum transfer of knowledge while ensuring customer needs, service times, labor and transportation costs are met and within guidelines.
• Provides ongoing and timely feedback to assigned driver trainees and supervisory staff.
• Feedback includes positive reinforcement and constructive corrective actions.
• Understands and exhibits strong customer service skills.
• Works with new driver hires and experienced drivers in classroom and/or field settings to prepare them for a successful professional driver career.
• May supplement PFG Driver Training Manual with local programs specific to the location, products and reports used in that market.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A)
• 2 - 4 years of Transportation delivery driver or leadership experience specifically in foodservice industry with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.
• 1-2 years leadership or training experience.
• Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge

Preferred qualifications

• Associates/2-year technical degree
• 4 - 6 years of Transportation experience specifically in foodservice industry route delivery with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations
• Small group and one-on-one training experience

EEO Statement

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; (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.