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 trainee delivers and unloads food and food-related products for customers, following Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role includes customer, vendor, and coworker interaction and requires professional service in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices. The trainee may perform other assigned duties to support the company. Training pay is guaranteed at $1,600 per week, paid biweekly. Average annual earnings are stated as $90,000+, with opportunities to increase income by working additional days. Available options include team and solo driving, 4- or 5-day routes, some routes home daily, and occasional layovers during training until an assigned route is established. Drivers operate automatic tractors and use newer, well-maintained equipment. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms, along with 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.
Able 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 range from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

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.
Conduct 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 needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and promptly report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight; count items, check customer invoices, and complete freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
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, and contact a supervisor about order removals in accordance with company policy.
Verify deliveries with customers 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 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; secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.