Driver Development 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 trainingPaid training program (2 4 weeks based on skill level)Full-time employment from day oneAssigned truck after training
no slip seatingWeekly pay and consistent milesTop-tier health benefits starting Day 1Newer, well-maintained equipmentSupportive dispatch and leadership teamWhat the Program IncludesDuring your Driver Development Program, you will:Train with experienced driver trainers and mentorsBuild confidence operating sleeper tractors and 53? trailersLearn multi-stop delivery operationsDevelop trip planning, safety, and time management skillsGet hands-on experience with real routes and customer deliveriesTrain on Samsara ELD and safety systemsYour Role After TrainingAt the end of the program, you?ll transition into a Regional CDL-A Driver role with your own assigned equipment.Once you complete the program, you will:Safely operate modern Freightliner or Volvo tractorsDeliver freight across the Northeast, Midwest, and SoutheastRun multi-stop loads (typically 3 4 stops)Communicate with dispatch and customersManage hours of service and delivery schedulesReturn with backhauls to maximize efficiencySchedule & LifestyleDepart Sunday or Monday, return Friday or Saturday5 7 days on the road (OTR)34+ hour reset at home weeklyHoliday work required (home part of the day)Coverage area includes New England, Midwest, and SoutheastPay & Earning Potential$25/hour during training (2 4 weeks)Activity-based pay after trainingMileage starting at $0.635/mileAdditional pay for stops, delays, layovers, and moreAverage annual earnings: $80,000 $100,000+Top earners exceed $125,000What Makes This Program DifferentEarn while you learn with competitive hourly training payNo experience? No problem. We invest in your successStructured development path from trainee to full driverAssigned equipment once you graduateYear-round, stable work
no seasonal slowdownsSupport every step of the way
you?re never on your ownWhat We?re Looking ForValid CDL Class A license (recent grads encouraged to apply)Less than 1 year of driving experienceCurrent medical cardSafe driving recordStrong work ethic and willingness to learnAbility to communicate effectively in EnglishFlexibility for OTR schedule and multi-stop routesReady to Start Your Driving Career?Apply today and drive your future forward with Clemens.Agency Statement: Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.EEO Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.