Class A Food Distribution Driver Trainer (ACAT)

Performance Foodservice (PFG) is a leading broadline distributor committed to delivering high-quality food products and excellent customer service to a diverse clientele, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. With a deep understanding of the foodservice industry, PFG provides more than just food distribution; it builds lasting relationships through a team of sales representatives, chefs, consultants, and industry experts who offer valuable advice on operations improvement, menu development, product selection, and overall operational strategies. The company is known for its commitment to supporting local businesses and helping independent restaurant owners achieve their entrepreneurial goals by going beyond simple delivery services to provide comprehensive support and expertise.

PFG is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where employees feel valued and respected. The company offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health and wellness programs, an employee stock purchase plan, 401K employer matching, education assistance, and paid time off. These benefits not only contribute to employee satisfaction and well-being but also promote career growth and development within the organization.

The role of Delivery Driver Trainer at PFG entails the crucial responsibility of training and retraining delivery drivers on all aspects of their job duties, ensuring they adhere to company policies, safety practices, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. This position is essential to maintaining the high standards expected by customers and regulatory bodies, contributing directly to the efficiency and safety of the food distribution process. Delivery Driver Trainers use company training guides, manuals, checklists, and processes to deliver hands-on training that maximizes knowledge transfer while meeting customer service requirements and operational efficiency goals.

Key responsibilities include observing work methods, providing detailed verbal and written feedback, and recommending development actions to driver trainees. Trainers must exhibit strong communication skills, a thorough understanding of DOT regulations, and the ability to deliver engaging, effective training both in classroom and field environments. This role also involves direct route delivery duties to exemplify best practices and maintain familiarity with the operational realities drivers face.

This position requires candidates to have a valid CDL A license, a DOT Health Card, and a minimum of one year route driving experience with PFG, plus at least two years of overall route driving experience, preferably within the foodservice distribution industry. Familiarity with computerized fleet management systems like PeopleNet is necessary. Candidates must meet all state licensing and certification requirements, be at least 21 years old, and have a clean attendance and disciplinary record within specified limits.

By joining PFG as a Delivery Driver Trainer, individuals become part of a respected company dedicated to excellence, safety, and community engagement, offering a career path that supports professional growth and personal success in the food distribution sector.