Driver Trainer

Core-Mark; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Training Specialist to coach and train delivery drivers, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies. You will use training guides and perform field observations, delivering feedback to improve performance and service quality.

The role requires 21+ years old, CDL-A, and prior route-driving experience in foodservice distribution, with strong communication and training skills to support a compliant, efficient driver team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 1 - 3 Years of experience
• At least 2 years of route Driving experience in foodservice distribution with DOT knowledge
• CDL A and DOT Health Card required
• Must be 21 years of age
• Meet all State licensing/certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills and uses systems and tools effectively.
• Maintains working knowledge of DOT regulations (hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip) and company safety policies.
• Delivers hands-on training to drivers to maximize knowledge transfer while meeting customer needs, service times, and costs.
• Provides ongoing feedback to driver trainees and supervisory staff including corrective actions.
• Ensures quality customer service and supports safe delivery operations.
• Works with new hires and experienced drivers in classroom or field training settings.
• May adapt Driver Training Manual with local programs specific to location, products and reports.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Fleet operations systems (PeopleNet)

Training delivery

Driver coaching

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleNet

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

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

Responsible for training and/or re-training delivery drivers on 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. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes all systems and tools effectively, i.e. computer, software systems.
• Exceptionally strong 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 all route delivery duties per company guidelines and safety regulations including pre/post trip, inspection of load and freight, adherence to delivery windows, ensures accuracy of customer delivery, utilizes equipment as prescribed, collects cash/check if required, completes returns and driver-check in process and performs necessary housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of tractor and trailer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Required Experience: 1 - 3 Years
• At least 2 years of route Driving experience overall
• Route delivery driver experience specifically in foodservice distribution industry with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge (i.e. PeopleNet)
• Valid CDL A and DOT Health Card
• Must be 21 years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)

Preferred qualifications

• Preferred Education: Associates/2-year technical; Technical school, Associates degree or other certification in learning and development training methods
• Preferred Experience: 1 - 3 Years
• Transportation experience specifically in foodservice distribution industry route delivery
• Small group and one-on-one training experience Basic/Intermediate computer skills

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.