Driver Training Program

Job Summary

Brown Food service, Inc. CDL Driver Training Program prepares, trains, and develops potential drivers with the knowledge and skills required to pass the state skills test and obtain a class "A" CDL. Once a trainee has obtained the CDL, the program provides a qualified trainer to assist in professional development. During the training period the trainee improves driving skills and acquires knowledge to be a successful professional driver.

Based out of our Louisa, Kentucky warehouse, you will be an essential part of a team that has been servicing customers and delivering fine foods since 1942.

$13.50 / Pre-Permit
$14.50 / Permit

• Drive tractor‑trailer and perform product deliveries along assigned routes, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state DOT regulations.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product; no damage due to mishandling.
• Immediately communicate problems to the Senior Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Inspect tractor‑trailer for defects pre‑/post‑trip.
• Drive tractor‑trailer to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and maneuvering vehicle on road and customer premises.
• Maintain electronic driver log according to DOT regulations.
• Maintain telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
• Follow transportation policies, food/personal safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Ensure conformance with company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee efficient transportation operations.

• Must learn and adhere to DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish essential job functions.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with management team, drivers, sales, and customers.
• Ability to use new applications/proprietary software.
• Basic math skills required.
• Self‑motivated; customer‑focused.
• Active listening skills; independent thinking/decision‑making skills.
• Ensure attendance and punctuality within company standards.

• Must be able to drive tractor‑trailer safely in adverse weather conditions (darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice).
• Must be able to use dolly or hand truck for heavy lifting and shifting loads on wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with curbs and obstructions.
• Must be able to load and unload product routinely at multiple customer sites daily.

Brown Food service offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, STD/LTD and 401(k). Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.