Class A CDL Delivery Driver Trainee [Apply in 3 Minutes]
Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Clintonville
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description: Driver Trainee Position
Details: - $65,000 1st year. Trained drivers average $75,000/year.
- Monday - Friday early morning start. - Local routes, no nights,
no weekends. 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 or Dock to Driver 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. Click Here
for a Job Preview Qualification: • High school diploma/GED or state
approved equivalent • Valid CDL A • Meet all State licensing and/or
certification requirements (where applicable) • Must be 21 years of
age • 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 • 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 between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90
pounds, depending on the location. • Internal 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 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 each
customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu
development, product selection and operational strategies. The
Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes
above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve
their dreams. Awards and Accolades 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.
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