Backhaul Driver

US Foods; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 313,000 - 445,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods in Lexington, SC is seeking a backhaul driver to safely deliver to vendors and drop-off sites, with early dispatch between 1:00 am - 6:00 am and long days (12-14 hours).

You will complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, verify freight and trailer temps, and return equipment at day’s end. CDL-A, 21+, at least 6 months trucking experience, and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration are required; some overnight pickups and travel 2-3 times weekly may occur.

Qualifications

• Must have CDL Class A with required endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum six months commercial driving experience.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to read/write English.
• Willingness to travel 2-3 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive truck to vendors and company drop-off sites.
• Verify freight, required trailer temperatures, and accuracy of freight.
• Return tractor and trailer to division when the route is completed.
• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.

Skills

CDL Class A

English proficiency

Travel readiness

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!BECOME A US FOODS BACKHAUL DRIVER!LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, SCReady to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?The expected base pay for this role is component pay (based on miles, pick-up rate, and waiting time) with a minimum pay of $275.00 per day.Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership.Schedule is Monday - Friday, some Saturdays. Dispatching between 1:00 am - 6:00 am (sometimes as late as 11:00am depending on when pick-ups are scheduled, 12-14 hours per day). There might be some overnight pickups. Flexibility with schedule is required.*Days and hours subject to change based on business needsUS Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.Main Ingredients of the JobSafely drive truck to vendors and company drop-off sitesVerify freight on truck, required trailer temperatures and accuracy of freight with vendorsReturn tractor and trailer to division when route is completedPerform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspectionPhysical RequirementsComfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) requiredMust be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/TrailerWhat You Bring to the TableRegister to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualificationsMinimum of six months commercial driving experience or three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry requiredAbility to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locationsWillingness to travel 2-3 times per week requiredMust be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.Why US FoodsUS Foods helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!At US Foods, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base component pay for this role is between $32.98/hour and $52.15/hour based on miles, pick-up, and waiting time rates as applicable, with a minimum $275.00/day.As applicable, this role may also receive paid training and component pay (i.e., based on miles, pick-up, and waiting time rates).Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***#LI-YE1***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***