Class A Delivery Driver Trainee
Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Position Details: Training Pay: $23.35 per
hour. After training: Average $100,000 Annually Local/ Home Daily
Routes, 5 day work week We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and
benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee
Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance,
Paid Time Off, and much more Growth opportunities performing
essential work to support America’s food distribution system Safe
and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards,
recognition, and respect Position Purpose: This is an entry level
driver training role. This driver is responsible for learning to
and/or gaining experience in driving a tractor trailer or straight
truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-toad (OTR),
shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food
and food related products to customers. All routes are expected to
be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver trainee
communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers
professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in
accordance with preferred work methods and customer service
practices. Functions as a team member within the department and
organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best
serve the company. Position Responsibilities: Attends and
successfully completes PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to
Driver Training Program as required. All training documentation is
completed and maintained per requirements. Rides-with and assists
driver trainer in executing deliveries as required. Follow all
instructions and directions provided by driver trainer. Perform all
required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections
of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer
to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate
action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and
policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards. Inspect
trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count
check of items and check customer invoices of products that have
been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible
fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Move
tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined
route delivery schedule. Unload products from the trailer,
transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform
damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor
about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery
of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collect money
(cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns on to
trailer and secure trailer doors. Ensure that tractor, trailer and
freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver
check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment,
materials and remove trash from trailers as required. Complete
daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance
with Federal DOT, state and company requirements. Perform general
housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers
clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all
equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Performs other
related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High School
Diploma/GED or Equivalent • Internal PFG Candidates: 1 year of
service in good standing as outlined in the PFG Entry Level Driver
Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program, able to attain CDL
Permit and DOT Health Card • External Entry Level Hire: 0 -12
months experience with a CDL A • Valid CDL A • Must be 21 years of
age • Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements
(where applicable) • Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3
years • Pass post offer drug test • Pass road test • Attains or has
valid current DOT Health Card • 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 shift;
product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds,
depending on the location Company description Performance
Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique
relationship with a variety of local customers, including
independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools,
and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs,
consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with
customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu
development, product selection, and operational strategies. The
Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and
beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Awards and Accolades Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries
(individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal
employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees,
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other
characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal
laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to
review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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