Entry Level Class A Driver Trainee

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

This is an entry-level driver training role for someone with 0–6 months of experience and a valid Class A CDL. The Driver Trainee learns to drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, and/or overnight routes, delivering and unloading food and related products. Routes must be completed safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The trainee communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and performs duties according to company work methods and customer service practices.

The position includes 11–16 weeks of training, with guaranteed pay of $300 per day during training. Work is Monday through Friday, with dispatch times between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.; drivers are home daily. The role requires completing training, riding with and assisting a driver trainer, conducting vehicle and freight checks, driving scheduled routes, unloading deliveries, handling returns and paperwork, maintaining service-hour logs, and keeping equipment and work areas clean and secure.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle record 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 or freight weighing approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location, throughout the shift.
• For external driver school direct hires and external entry-level hires: 0–6 months of experience with a CDL license.
• For 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 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 in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards; report safety issues and required repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and immediately report safety hazards.
• Check that freight is properly loaded and secured, count items, check customer invoices, and accurately complete freight paperwork.
• 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, obtain customer signatures, collect payment where required, and load and secure customer returns.
• Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight locked and/or secured as required.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
• Record hours of service and enter the log in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area, keep trailers clean, secure equipment at shift end, and complete necessary paperwork.
• 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