Driver Training Program

Brown Foodservice•Gassaway, WV

11d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Foodservice, Inc.’s CDL Driver Training Program prepares, trains, and develops potential drivers with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state skills test and obtain a Class A CDL. After earning a CDL, trainees work with a qualified trainer to further develop their professional driving skills and knowledge. The position is based at the Gassaway, West Virginia shuttle point and involves driving a tractor-trailer and delivering products along assigned routes. Starting pay is $13.75 before permit and $14.75 after permit.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must learn and follow Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to perform essential job functions.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with management, drivers, sales staff, and customers.
Ability to use new applications and proprietary software.
Basic math skills.
Self-motivated and customer-focused.
Active listening and independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Meet company standards for attendance and punctuality.
Must be able to drive a tractor-trailer safely in adverse weather, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
Must be able to use a dolly or hand truck to lift and shift loads over wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
Must be able to routinely load and unload products at multiple customer sites daily.
Must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer and deliver products along assigned routes to support customer satisfaction.
Comply with federal and state DOT laws and other applicable traffic regulations.
Maintain accuracy of delivered products and prevent damage due to mishandling.
Immediately report problems to the Senior Transportation Supervisor by phone.
Inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips.
Drive to destinations safely, applying commercial driving regulations and maneuvering the vehicle on roads and customer premises.
Maintain an electronic driver log according to DOT regulations.
Maintain telephone contact with the supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
Follow transportation policies, food and personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to support efficient transportation operations.
Participate in training to develop driving skills and professional-driver knowledge and to obtain a Class A CDL.