Logistics Driver

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; 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

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Driver, Dedicated Backhaul to support food distribution operations. The role involves delivering and unloading food products with DOT-compliant driving across intrastate/interstate routes, following schedules and ensuring on-time deliveries.

You will be the face of the company, communicating professionally with customers and vendors. The position requires a valid CDL-A, a clean MVR, and the ability to pass post-offer checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience required.
• Valid CDL-A license required.
• Must be 21+ years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.

Responsibilities

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and PFG warehouse locations per route and schedule, local and/or over-the-road.
• Deliver loads to PFG warehouse locations and ensure timely loading and inventory intake.
• Complete required load paperwork, invoices, and quality checks accurately.
• Maintain communication with supervisor regarding route, load, and schedule, and report issues.
• Secure equipment and complete end-of-shift paperwork; perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL-A

Safety awareness

MVR knowledge

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

• Sunday - Thursday


• Night Shift - 7:00 pm Dispatch


• $250 Daily Pay

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 test