Driver, Dedicated Backhaul

Performance Foodservice; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in New Jersey seeks an experienced Logistics Driver to operate tractor-trailer and straight trucks on local and over-the-road routes, delivering loads to PFG warehouses and ensuring accurate loading and inventory receipt.

The role requires 2–4 years of driving experience, a valid CDL, and strict adherence to DOT regulations and company safety policies. The position may involve local or long-haul assignments with varying schedules.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of commercial driving experience.
• CDL and DOT medical requirements compliance.
• Experience in foodservice distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with DOT regulations and Company health and safety policies.
• Perform 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 paper work associated with backhaul operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Courteous and professional behavior must be observed in all situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

DOT regulations

Safety minded

Job description

Job Description

Drives 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. The Logistics Driver then delivers the assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. The Logistics Driver is responsible for timely pick-ups and ensuring the right product is received and loaded. The Logistics Driver must perform all duties in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, observing all Company safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met. The Logistics Driver position is a dedicated Logistics or Procurement department role, usually reporting to a Logistics Manager/Supervisor. The work schedule may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e. with layovers. The Logistics Driver may be required to run a delivery route per business needs. The position will perform other duties as assigned per business need.

Drives 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. The Logistics Driver then delivers the assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. The Logistics Driver is responsible for timely pick-ups and ensuring the right product is received and loaded. The Logistics Driver must perform all duties in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, observing all Company safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met. The Logistics Driver position is a dedicated Logistics or Procurement department role, usually reporting to a Logistics Manager/Supervisor. The work schedule may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e. with layovers. The Logistics Driver may be required to run a delivery route per business needs. The position will perform other duties as assigned per business need.

• Perform all duties in accordance with DOT regulations and Company health and safety policies.
• Perform 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 paper work associated with backhaul operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Courteous and professional behavior must be observed in all situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

2 – 4 years experience:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL); meet the medical requirements of the DOT; commercial driving experience; experience in foodservice distribution industry.