CDL Class A Delivery Driver Trainee - 4 Day Work Week

Performance Foodservice, a broadline distributor under Performance Food Group (PFG), is a leading provider of high-quality food products and services to a diverse range of customers. Their clientele includes independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a deeply embedded team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other industry experts, Performance Foodservice goes beyond merely delivering food. They engage closely with their customers by providing tailored advice on operational improvements, menu development, product selection, and strategic planning. The company’s commitment is not just towards excellent food supply but also to empowering independent restaurant owners to fulfill their business aspirations.

Performance Foodservice values its employees and offers a rewarding work environment. The company embraces inclusive and safe workplace practices, encourages recognition and respect among teams, and provides numerous benefits like Day 1 Health and Wellness coverage, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. These benefits reflect the company’s dedication to sustaining employee well-being and professional growth.

The position offered is an Entry Level Driver Trainee role tailored for individuals eager to develop skills in operating tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes. This role is crucial in supporting America’s food distribution network by delivering essential food and food-related products safely and efficiently. Trainees will work on various routes including local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight deliveries.

Compensation for this role can reach up to $90,000 annually, with a unique 4-day work week and shift dispatch times starting between 3 am and 5:30 am. The role provides a structured training program where the driver trainee will attend and complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program. Trainees ride along with experienced drivers to learn delivery execution, safety compliance, and customer interaction. Responsibilities also include conducting safety checks as per Department of Transportation regulations, performing freight inspections to ensure secure loading, completing necessary paperwork, unloading products, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within the truck and docking areas.

This position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and teamwork, requiring the driver trainee to adhere strictly to all company policies and DOT regulations. The role also involves direct communication with customers and coworkers, ensuring that all deliveries meet quality standards and company expectations. Performance Foodservice offers plenty of growth opportunities and fosters a culture where rewards and recognition are part of the work life, supporting the continuous professional development of their drivers and staff.