Class A CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

Performance Food Group (New); Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is looking for a Driver Trainee to join their team in Tennessee. In this entry-level role, you will undertake training to become proficient in delivering goods, ensuring safety protocols, and interacting with customers while building lasting relationships. This position offers comprehensive benefits starting from Day 1, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL-A license and be 21+ years of age.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• Pass road test and post offer drug test.

Responsibilities

• Complete Entry Level Driver Trainee Training Program.
• Assist driver trainer with deliveries and routes.
• Perform all required safety checks on vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description

Position Details:

• $25.00 per hour during training
• Must be flexible to meet dispatch schedules
• Training is a minimum of 11 weeks with ability to show proficiency on all training content

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

Position Purpose:

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company - building lasting relationships with our customers!

The Driver Trainee is an entry level driver training role. Associates in this role will learn and/or gain experience in hauling freight and operating tractor trailers while assisting designated driver trainers with their deliveries and routes. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Successfully completes Entry Level Driver Trainee Training Program as required.
• Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required.
• Performs 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.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Checks and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months with a CDL-A license

• 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 and criminal background check

• Pass road test

• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Foodservice distribution industry experience

• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e. PeopleNet)

• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e. POD)

• Customer service-related work 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 and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.