Driver, Dedicated Backhaul

Performance Food Group (New); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group (New) in Springfield, MA is hiring a Driver, Dedicated Backhaul - Formula to support the national food distribution system. This role drives tractor-trailer and straight trucks on local and over-the-road routes, delivering food and related products to customers with a focus on safety and on-time performance.

You'll interact with customers professionally, complete required paperwork, and coordinate with dispatch on loads, routes, and schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years old
• DOT Health Card current or able to obtain
• Clean MVR past 3 years
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Able to lift 10–90 lbs and handle equipment
• Schedule: Mon-Fri 4am-7am

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned routes and deliver to customers per schedule
• Complete load paperwork and backhaul documentation accurately
• Communicate route changes and loading details to dispatch
• Perform other duties as assigned; start times 4am-7am

Skills

Commercial driving

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleNet experience

POD scanning system

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• $344.84 per day minimum guarantee

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 - Formula 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.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday Started times range from 4am-7am based on business needs.

Benefits:

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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
• Schedule: Monday - Friday Started times range from 4am-7am based on business needs.

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years foodservice distribution industry experience
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet) Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD)
• Customer service-related work experience

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. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.