CDL A Driver - Entry Level - Onsite Hiring Event 11/04!

Onsite Hiring Event: Wednesday, November 4th from 8:30am – 2pm at 825 Maddox Simpson Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37090. No appointment needed.

Pay

$25 per hour

Schedule

Sunday–Sunday, 4‑day route. Dispatch times: 8 PM – 2 AM (schedule may vary).

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Driver‑friendly equipment (reliable, well‑maintained tractors/trailers)
• Uniforms provided
• Growth opportunities performing essential work in food distribution
• Safe, inclusive working environment with culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

About the role

This is an entry‑level driver training role. The Driver Trainee learns to operate a tractor‑trailer or straight truck on intrastate and/or interstate local, over‑the‑road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload food and food‑related products. All routes must be completed safely per company policies and DOT regulations. The trainee communicates professionally with customers, vendors, and co‑workers, functions as a team member, and performs any assigned duty to serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete the PFG Entry Level Driver Trainee or Dock to Driver Training Program; maintain all training documentation.
• Ride with and assist the driver trainer in executing deliveries; follow all trainer instructions.
• Perform required safety checks (pre/post‑trip) on tractor/truck and trailer per DOT regulations; ensure equipment meets company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe‑driving guidelines; immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; perform count checks and verify customer invoices.
• Complete all required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move tractor to loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedule.
• Unload products, transport items to designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage‑control checks, scan items, and contact supervisor about removing orders per policy.
• Verify delivery with customer and obtain proper signatures; collect cash or checks where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are locked/secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and returns, bring to driver check‑in, complete paperwork.
• Unload equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and log per Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping in tractor, loading dock, and trailers.
• Secure all equipment and complete end‑of‑shift paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• 0–6 months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL License (Class A required)
• Must be 21 years of age
• Meet all State licensing/certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post‑offer drug test
• Pass road test
• Attain or hold a valid current DOT Health Card
• Ability to hand‑lift and use two‑wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and stack product cases/freight (typically 60–90 lbs) throughout shift