Entry Level Driver Trainee, Class A Permit

About the Role

This is an entry-level driver training role responsible for learning to and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on various routes to deliver and unload food and food-related products to customers. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Trainee will communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally, ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices. The role functions as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Details

• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Schedule: 4 or 5 day work week with early morning dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program.
• Ride-with and assist the driver trainer in executing deliveries.
• Perform required safety checks, including pre/post-trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations, ensuring they meet company safety standards.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight, perform count checks, and verify customer invoices.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan products, and contact supervisors about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, completing necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily records of hours of service and enter logs in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clear and clean.
• Secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CDL A Permit
• DOT Health Card
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug test.
• Ability to pass a road test.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout the shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds.

Internal PFG Candidates:

• 1 year of service in good standing.
• Able to attain CDL Permit and DOT Health Card.

External Driver School Direct Hire:

• 0-6 months experience with a CDL Permit.

External Entry Level Hire:

• 0-6 months with a CDL Permit.