CDL Class A Delivery Driver Trainee

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline foodservice distributor renowned for delivering high-quality food products to a wide array of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company excels in fostering close, supportive relationships with its clients through an expert team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry specialists. This team not only provides superior products but also offers valuable advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning, enabling customers to enhance their businesses effectively. PFG is deeply committed to supporting independent restaurant owners and foodservice providers in achieving their goals, ensuring excellent service, reliability, and innovation in food distribution. As a company, PFG emphasizes an inclusive, equitable working environment, upholding equal employment opportunities for all, while also promoting a culture of safety, respect, and recognition for its employees. The company provides competitive compensation packages, extensive benefits including health and wellness programs from day one, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, and further opportunities for career growth within the organization. This entry-level driver training role at Performance Foodservice presents an exciting opportunity to join a reputable organization where dedicated employees play a vital part in supporting America’s food distribution system. The position offers earnings up to $90,000 annually with a flexible 4-day workweek and shift dispatches starting between 3 am and 5:30 am, aligning with the company’s commitment to work-life balance and employee welfare.

The Driver Trainee is responsible for learning the skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate tractor-trailers or straight trucks on a variety of routes, including intrastate, interstate, local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle runs, and overnight shifts. This role involves hands-on training, including riding with experienced drivers, assisting in deliveries, and performing all required safety inspections and compliance checks according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies. The trainee will gain valuable experience in handling food and related products, ensuring timely arrivals, and maintaining a high standard of customer service by interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and team members. Key responsibilities also include accurate record-keeping, freight inspection, securing loads, unloading products, and general equipment maintenance and cleanliness. This position is designed for individuals eager to build a career in commercial driving within a supportive training environment that prioritizes safety, compliance, and professional development. The driver trainee role offers a growth pathway in the transportation and logistics sector, contributing directly to the essential task of food distribution, which powers many businesses and communities across the country.