Class A OTR Backhaul Driver

Performance Food Group; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; 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 Food Group is seeking a Delivery Driver to support food service delivery across local or regional routes. You will haul food and non-food products, ensuring on-time arrival and safe handling, while maintaining professional interactions with customers and co-workers.

Role requires a CDL-A, clean MVR, and the ability to lift moderate weights. Competitive pay with day-one benefits and opportunities for growth are offered in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience required.
• Valid CDL-A license required.
• MVR must be clean for past 3 years.
• Must pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• DOT Health Card required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Drive to supplier/vendor and PFG warehouse locations per route and schedule (local or OTR).
• Deliver loads to PFG warehouses and ensure correct inventory receipt.
• Complete load paperwork and inspections accurately.
• Communicate route, load, and schedule with supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL-A

MVR clean

DOT Health Card

Drug test

Background check

Road test

Lifting heavy loads

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description

Position Details

• Monday - Friday (OTR)


• Dispatch Time: Varies


• Daily Pay: $250 - $400 Daily + Bonuses

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

• 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.

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

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.