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 a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road, 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 Driver Trainee communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and performs assigned duties to support the department and company. Routes dispatch from Porter, Indiana. Training pay is guaranteed at $1,600 per week, paid biweekly. Average annual earnings are listed as $90,000 or more, with opportunities to increase income by working additional days. Team and solo driving options are available, including four- or five-day routes and some routes that are home daily. Occasional layovers may occur during training until an assigned route is established. Drivers operate automatic tractors and use a fleet described as well-maintained and newer. The posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to terms, free uniforms, a safety boot allowance, and benefits from the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid Class A CDL.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report 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 throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.
Internal PFG candidates: one year of service in good standing under 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: zero to six months of experience with a CDL license.
External entry-level hires: zero to six months with a CDL license.

Responsibilities

Attend and successfully complete the required PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, and complete and maintain training documentation.
Ride with and assist a driver trainer during deliveries, following the trainer’s instructions and directions.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspections of the tractor or truck and trailer; report safety issues and needed repairs and take appropriate action.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured; count items, check customer invoices, and complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined delivery 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 delivery with the customer, and obtain signatures.
Collect cash or checks when required, load customer returns onto the trailer, and secure trailer doors.
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.
Maintain a daily hours-of-service record and enter the log according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean; secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply).
Free uniforms.
Safety boot allowance.
Benefits from the first day of employment, including health and wellness benefits.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
401(k) employer matching.
Education assistance.
Paid time off.
Competitive pay and benefits.
Growth opportunities.