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 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

During your Driver Development Program , you will:

• 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.

Once you complete the program, you will:

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Ready 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.