Learn about our CDL A Driver Program and the Ginsberg’s Team in our own drivers’ words!
Meet our trainers Nick and Ed. They prepare future CDL A drivers with hands-on 1-to-1 training. Our experienced training staff offers an entry level comprehensive training program focused on the theory and practical training necessary to pass DOT requirements. They love what they do and take personal pride in watching trainees with no experience gain the confidence, knowledge, and ability to become commercial drivers. This is what keeps our trainers motivated.
As a trainer, Nick has been integral to the TPR driver training process getting drivers prepared to obtain their Class A in a few months, which is impressive! Nick’s duties include often being the first one in the door at 3:30 AM in order to facilitate dispatch, then he focuses on training. Nick works with trainees to become experienced with road test prep, DOT pre-trip inspections, TPR training and documentation, and on-the-road training. Nick also has a great military career in the US Army Infantry including 3 solo parachute jumps, 1 Afghanistan tour (as a dog handler), and 1 Iraq tour, and was selected for Army Recon Scout Platoon.
Ed Snow is one of our tenured drivers, who has advanced through different departments within Ginsberg’s Foods. From the Night Warehouse team, to out on the road as a CDL A driver, and then to training the future Ginsberg’s drivers. For those who have had the pleasure to work with Ed, they know he’s the consummate professional! Ed continues to excel as a delivery driver and trainer with his performance, service, and focus on safety. Ed emulates the Transportation culture with a strong focus on respect, communication, and service.
Hear it right from our trainees who have since passed their CDL A test and are currently driving for Ginsberg’s!
Jeff Crank was one of the first driver’s at Ginsberg’s Commercial Truck Driving School, and he was able to set the bar exceptionally high as our first graduate. Jeff worked hard to learn how to become a safe, efficient, and service-oriented delivery driver. One of the nicest and most professional drivers our the fleet.
Trainee Thomas Holmes was ready to kick off his CDL A career at a company that boasts a 100% pass rate and offers paid one-on-one training, something that would cost extra at other commercial driving schools. This approach helps you succeed in your training and future career as a CDL A truck driver here at Ginsberg’s Foods. Holmes passed his CDL A test and is a current driver at Ginsberg’s.
Randy Hull joined the Ginsberg’s Commercial Truck Driving School, from an hour and a half away! Focused on family and creating a sustainable career where he can grow and succeed are the two factors that drive Randy’s, well, drive to become a CDL A truck driver at Ginsberg’s Foods.
Our CDL Truck Driver School is an entry-level program to start a commercial driving career! Your paid training will include everything needed to pass a Class A road test including specific maneuvers such as offset backing, parallel parking, full DOT vehicle inspections, DOT log regulations, road course preparations, coupling and uncoupling and certified Smith System safety training. This is a physically demanding program. Our drivers and trainees physically unload heavy product to customer locations using a hand truck and ramps while navigating various surfaces, inclines, steps, and stairs and delivering product to the appropriate location (dry, cooler, frozen) at the customer’s place of business. Our warehouse is stocked full of the favorite foods you enjoy from proteins, produce, desserts, snacks, seafood, but no alcohol or tobacco products come from our facility.
Training is conducted by our experienced Training Team using the equipment and routes specific to a Delivery Driver at Ginsberg’s Foods. Our seasoned cdl driver trainers work 1 on 1 with you to get you ready to be behind the wheel of OUR trucks and pass that road test. We are proud to say we have achieved a 100% success rate to-date.
Interested in attending an upcoming class for your CDL A license? Please complete the application below and we will have someone reach out to you shortly!