Driver Trainee Class A CDL

Performance Foodservice; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 Foodservice is hiring an entry-level Driver Trainee to learn local and intrastate delivery routes. This role offers hands-on training, competitive pay, and benefits starting from Day 1 as you progress toward a CDL-driven position.

You will complete a structured training program, ride with a driver trainer, and progressively take on deliveries while maintaining DOT safety standards. A valid CDL A, DOT Health Card, and a clean MVR are required, with a minimum age of 21.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL A license with DOT Health Card.
• Must be 21 years old and pass DOT/road tests.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training as required.
• Ride with driver trainer and assist deliveries.
• Perform safety checks and inspections per DOT regulations.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Drive to deliver orders on predetermined routes and unload.
• Verify delivery, obtain signatures, and handle payments when required.
• Keep vehicle clean and secure; complete daily logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

CDL A

Job description

• Day or night shifts available, - local delivery routes
• Up to 6 months of training, paid- earn component pay after training
• 0 to 6 months of CDL Driving Experience
• Truck Driving School Graduates must have a valid CDL A and current DOT Med Card required
  
  

Job Description

Position details:

• Day or night shifts available, - local delivery routes
• Up to 6 months of training, paid- earn component pay after training
• 0 to 6 months of CDL Driving Experience
• Truck Driving School Graduates must have a valid CDL A and current DOT Med Card required
  
  

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:

This is an entry level driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Attends and successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required. All training documentation is completed and maintained per requirements.
• Rides-with and assists driver trainer in executing deliveries as required. Follow all instructions and directions provided by driver trainer.
• Perform 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.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card
• External Entry Level Hire: 0-6 months experience with a CDL
• Valid CDL A
• 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
• 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 and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location
  
  

Compensation

hourly pay