Driver Development Program

About the Program

Just earned your CDL-A or have less than a year of experience? Clemens Food Group’s Driver Development Program is designed to help you confidently transition from training to a full-time driving career. We hire you as a full-time employee from day one and provide 2–4 weeks of paid, hands-on training based on your experience and skill level. You’ll learn from experienced trainers, gain real-world driving experience, and build the foundation for a successful long-term career. After completing training, you’ll move into an OTR regional driving role, running consistent routes across our network.

Why Join Clemens & PV Transport?

Clemens Food Group is a family-owned company with over 125 years of excellence. Here, you’re more than a driver—you’re part of a team that takes pride in feeding families across the country.

What You Can Expect

• $25/hour during training
• Paid training program (2–4 weeks based on skill level)
• Full-time employment from day one
• Assigned truck after training — no slip seating
• Weekly pay and consistent miles
• Top-tier health benefits starting Day 1
• Newer, well-maintained equipment
• Supportive dispatch and leadership team

What The Program Includes

• Train with experienced driver trainers and mentors
• Build confidence operating sleeper tractors and 53’ trailers
• Learn multi-stop delivery operations
• Develop trip planning, safety, and time management skills
• Get hands-on experience with real routes and customer deliveries
• Train on Samsara ELD and safety systems

Your Role After Training

At the end of the program, you’ll transition into a Regional CDL-A Driver role with your own assigned equipment.

• Safely operate modern Freightliner or Volvo tractors
• Deliver freight across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast
• Run multi-stop loads (typically 3–4 stops)
• Communicate with dispatch and customers
• Manage hours of service and delivery schedules
• Return with backhauls to maximize efficiency

Schedule & Lifestyle

• Depart Sunday or Monday, return Friday or Saturday
• 5–7 days on the road (OTR)
• 34+ hour reset at home weekly
• Holiday work required (home part of the day)
• Coverage area includes New England, Midwest, and Southeast

Pay & Earning Potential

• $25/hour during training (2–4 weeks)
• Activity-based pay after training
• Mileage starting at $0.635/mile
• Additional pay for stops, delays, layovers, and more
• Average annual earnings: $80,000–$100,000+
• Top earners exceed $125,000

What Makes This Program Different

• Earn while you learn with competitive hourly training pay
• No experience? No problem. We invest in your success
• Structured development path from trainee to full driver
• Assigned equipment once you graduate
• Year-round, stable work — no seasonal slowdowns
• Support every step of the way — you’re never on your own

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A license (recent grads encouraged to apply)
• Less than 1 year of driving experience
• Current medical card
• Safe driving record
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Flexibility for OTR schedule and multi-stop routes