Class A Delivery Driver Trainee

PFG | Performance Good Group•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role responsible for learning to drive, or gaining experience driving, a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes. The driver delivers and unloads food and food-related products for customers, completing routes safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role involves professional interaction with customers, vendors, and coworkers and supporting the department and organization as needed. The position dispatches from Kendallville, Indiana. Training pay is guaranteed at $1,600 weekly, paid biweekly. Average annual earnings are stated as $90,000 or more, with opportunities to increase income by working additional days. Route options include team and solo driving, four- or five-day routes, some routes with daily home time, and occasional layovers during training until an assigned route is established. Drivers operate automatic tractors and use newer, well-maintained equipment. The posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to terms, free uniforms, a safety boot allowance, and benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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.
External driver-school direct hires: 0–6 months of experience with a CDL license.
External entry-level hires: 0–6 months with a CDL license.
Valid Class A CDL.
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 and road test.
Attain or hold a valid, current DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program as required, and complete and maintain required training documentation.
Ride with and assist a driver trainer in making deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions and directions.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and required repairs and take appropriate action.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines, and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight; count items, check customer invoices, complete required freight paperwork accurately, and move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to customers and deliver 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 with customers, obtain signatures, collect cash or checks when required, and load and secure customer returns.
Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked or secured as appropriate.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily and enter the required log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean and clear as required; secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.