CDL-A Driver Trainer: Lead & Develop Drivers

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

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.