Driver Trainer/ Dispatcher
at Performance Food Group
Louisville, KY
Posted: 2-10-2025
Transportation
$62,400/year
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About this Career
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Skills
Customer Service, Forklift Truck, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Management, Operations, Operations Management, Food Services
Job Description
Driver Trainer/ Dispatcher
Louisville, Kentucky (KY)
Full Time
1st Shift
Company Description
Vistar customers are everywhere people work, play, and shop. Vistar is America's leading candy, snack, and beverage distributor with more than 25 distribution centers delivering everything from popcorn to healthy meal replacements anywhere in the U.S. Thepany has thrived by innovating, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, doing what's right, and giving back to themunities they serve.
Job Description
Responsible for managing delivery drivers on a day-to-day basis which includes the orientation and ongoing training for delivery drivers and the development of corresponding training materials. Runs routes on as needed basis for continuous customer service. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve thepany.
Design and conduct driver training in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
Working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (i.e., hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip, etc). Organize driver qualification files on a monthly basis. Review accident and injury reports.
Manage delivery schedules, transportation and assigned employees such that customer needs are met while labor and transportation costs are within budgeted guidelines.
Manage assets (equipment/inventory/people) for continual improvement of financial position, and operate department within established budgetary guidelines.
Serve customers in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure customers' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
Interact with vendors in a friendly, timely and quality manner; ensure vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Compensation
$30 an hour
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
2 - 4 Years
Transportation experience specifically in foodservice industry route delivery with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.
Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business management, logistics or related area.
4 - 6 Years' experience
Transportation experience specifically in foodservice industry route delivery with in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.
Computerized fleet operations management systems knowledge.
Small group and one-on-one training experience.
Preferred Professional Certification:
OSHA Forklift operator certificate; Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Division VISTAR Job Category Operations Req Number 115456BR Address Line 1 2701 Stanley Gault Parkway State Kentucky Location Vistar-Kentucky (1098)Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$62,400/yr
$62,400/yr