Class A Dedicated Backhaul Delivery Driver

Performance Foodservice; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking an overnight Driver, Dedicated Backhaul to support our food distribution network. The role requires driving tractor-trailer/straight truck on local and over-the-road routes to pick up and deliver food and related products safely and on time.

Responsibilities include route driving, loading/unloading support, paperwork inspections, and ensuring DOT compliance. You will interact professionally with customers and vendors and return loads to PFG warehouses as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent is required.
• 1+ years commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license is required.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Meet all state licensing/certification requirements where applicable.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Possess current DOT Health Card or able to secure one.
• Able to lift and move freight up to 90 lbs with equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive to supplier/vendor and PFG warehouse locations per route and delivery schedule.
• Deliver loads to PFG warehouse locations and ensure correct product received.
• Perform load/paperwork inspections, quality checks, and related items.
• Complete required backhaul paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Communicate route, load, and schedule with supervisor regularly.
• Report load drop-off/pick-up issues and schedule changes to supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

21+ years old

DOT compliance

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

CDL‑A

MVR check

Job description

Job Description

Job Details

• Pay: $329.24 daily
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, overnight, Monday thru Friday. 5:00AM to 5:00PM home daily

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 testAttains 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

$329.24 daily