CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver Trainee

Performance Foodservice, also known as PFG, is a leading broadline foodservice distributor renowned for its extensive network and dedication to supporting a diverse range of local customers. These customers include independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. What sets PFG apart is its holistic approach, where a dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and other experts collaborates closely with clients. This collaboration provides valuable guidance on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. Beyond simply delivering high-quality and delicious food products, PFG strives to foster lasting relationships that empower independent restaurant owners to fulfill their ambitions and grow their businesses.

Performance Foodservice prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive workplace culture that emphasizes rewards, recognition, and respect for its employees. The company values its workforce by offering comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, matching contributions to 401K retirement accounts, education assistance, and paid time off. These competitive benefits, combined with opportunities to contribute to an essential segment of America’s food distribution system, make PFG an attractive and upwardly mobile employer.

The position available is an entry-level Driver Trainee role, designed for candidates eager to begin or enhance their careers in commercial driving within the foodservice distribution industry. This role is pivotal in learning how to operate tractor trailers or straight trucks across intrastate and interstate routes, including local deliveries, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight routes. The primary responsibility is the safe and timely delivery of various food and food-related products to customers, ensuring compliance with rigorous company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

This job offers a starting pay of $24.72 per hour and a 4-day workweek following the completion of training, with shift dispatch times between 4 am and 6 am. The Driver Trainee works closely with experienced driver trainers to develop skills in vehicle operation, safety checks, cargo inspection, and customer service. The role involves not only driving and vehicle operation but also hands-on tasks such as loading, unloading, securing freight, maintaining clean work areas, and accurate documentation of deliveries and hours worked.

Success in this role requires a commitment to safety, professionalism, and teamwork. Drivers are expected to uphold company standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and coworkers, contributing to a positive and respectful work environment. The training program is comprehensive, providing a pathway to obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Health Card, equipping trainees with the qualifications necessary for advancement within the company. The Driver Trainee must also demonstrate physical stamina by handling freight loads often ranging between 60 to 90 pounds and utilize equipment such as two-wheelers and lift gates.