Delivery Driver Lead Trainer

US Foods; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Delivery Driver Lead Trainer to support our wholesale trade operations. In this field-based role, you will train and coach drivers to uphold performance, safety, and service standards while conducting ride-alongs and reinforcing DOT policies.

You will partner with operations and dispatch to optimize routes, model loading/unloading practices, and ensure accurate documentation in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or transporting food or goods in a customer-facing environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety policies preferred.
• Ability to coach drivers in real-time and lead field-based training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver field-based driver training programs.
• Conduct ride-alongs to train and coach drivers on safe driving, loading/unloading, and documentation.
• Reinforce DOT and company policies, model loading/unloading best practices.
• Partner with operations and dispatch to optimize routes and improve delivery performance.

Skills

Driver training

Coaching

Safety compliance

Ride-alongs

Job description

US Foods, a leading foodservice distributor, is seeking a Delivery Driver Lead Trainer to support our wholesale trade operations. In this field-based role, you will safely operate delivery vehicles to transport fresh, frozen, and dry products to restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality customers, while training and coaching drivers to uphold our performance, safety, and service standards. You will conduct ride-alongs, reinforce DOT and company policies, model accurate loading, unloading, and documentation practices, and partner with operations and dispatch to optimize routes. This position is ideal for a safety-focused driver who enjoys mentoring others in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.