Entry Level CDL Class A Truck Driver - Hiring Event 10/28

Performance Food Group • Manassas, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role responsible for learning to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, over-the-road, shuttle, and/or overnight routes and delivering and unloading food and food-related products. Routes must be completed safely in accordance with Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee interacts professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, follows preferred work methods and customer service practices, works as a team member, and performs other assigned duties to serve the Company.

The role includes attending and completing the applicable PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, riding with and assisting a driver trainer, and following the trainer’s instructions. Drivers conduct safety inspections, verify freight, deliver customer orders, unload products, handle returns and required payments, maintain records and paperwork, and keep equipment and work areas clean and secure.

The position is based in Manassas, VA or Sterling, VA. The posting advertises earnings over $95,000 in the first year and home-daily routes running Sunday through Thursday nights. A hiring event is listed for October 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 11777 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, VA 20109.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid CDL Class A.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Attain or possess 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/freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.
• External entry-level hires: 0–6 months of experience with a CDL A.
• Internal PFG candidates: one year of service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and ability to attain a CDL permit and DOT Health Card.

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 the driver trainer in executing deliveries, following all instructions and directions.
• Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and Company safety standards; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and Company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight; count items and check customer invoices against loaded products.
• Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
• 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 into designated customer storage areas.
• Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with Company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures; collect cash or checks where required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; unload damaged goods and returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured; unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and Company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
• Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with 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