CDL A Driver Trainee

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role. The Driver Trainee learns to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products. Routes must be completed safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role also requires professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and performing assigned duties in support of the company.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. Training pay is $210 per day. The trainee attends the required entry-level driver or dock-to-driver training program, rides with and assists a driver trainer, and completes deliveries while learning required safety, customer service, and operating procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid CDL A.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Attain or hold a valid current DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.
• Internal PFG candidates: 1 year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and able to attain a CDL Permit and DOT Health Card.
• External Driver School Direct Hire candidates: 0–6 months of experience with a CDL Permit.
• External Entry Level Hire candidates: 0–6 months with a CDL A.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, as required, and complete and maintain training documentation.
• Ride with and assist a driver trainer in executing deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions and directions.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight; count items, check customer invoices, complete freight paperwork accurately, and move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas; check for damage, scan items, contact a supervisor about order removals as required, verify deliveries, obtain signatures, collect payment where required, and secure customer returns on the trailer.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring them to driver check-in, and complete required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED