Driver, Dedicated Backhaul

Performance Foodservice; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; 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 hiring a Delivery Driver to support America’s food distribution system. You will transport food and related products, ensuring on-time delivery, professional customer interaction, and safe handling of goods.

The role requires a CDL-A, a clean MVR, and the ability to pass background checks and drug testing. Typical schedule Monday–Friday with starts around 4am, handling local/backhaul routes as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL-A license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass post-offer drug test and background check.
• Must be 21+ with DOT Health Card or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and PFG locations per route and schedule.
• Deliver loads to PFG warehouses, ensuring correct product and timely receipt.
• Complete required load paperwork and quality checks accurately.
• Check in with supervisor regarding route, load, and schedule changes.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and safety procedures during shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, start times 4am–7am based on needs.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL-A

MVR check

DOT Health Card

Drug test

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• 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

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.

Required 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.

Compensation

$344.84 per day