CDL A Dedicated Backhaul Driver

Performance Foodservice; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Boots and protective gear provided

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Driver, Dedicated Backhaul to support our food distribution network. You will operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on local and interstate routes, ensuring on-time deliveries and safe handling of loads.

The role requires a CDL-A, 21+ years old, and DOT Health Card, with 1+ year of commercial driving; you will be the face of the company, building relationships with customers while complying with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• CDL-A with valid license.
• Minimum 1 year commercial driving experience.
• Must be 21+ years old and pass DOT health requirements.
• Clean MVR for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and PFG locations per route and schedule.
• Deliver loads back to PFG warehouses and ensure correct product received.
• Complete load paperwork, counts and quality inspections accurately.
• Maintain communication with supervisor regarding route, load, and schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the delivery team.

Skills

CDL-A

1+ years driving experience

21+ years old

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Monday - Friday. Dispatch around 4:00 a.m. Limited overnights
• $75,000 per year
• Boots and protective gear provided!

Job Description

Position Details

• Monday - Friday. Dispatch around 4:00 a.m. Limited overnights
• $75,000 per year
• Boots and protective gear provided!

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

The Driver, Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer (day cab/sleeper), tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up logistics' loads and/or other related food and non-food product loads in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver, Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e., layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the location's business needs.
• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick-ups and the right product is received and loaded.
• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.
• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.
• Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load, and schedule. Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Compensation

• $75,000 per year