Dedicated Backhaul Driver

Job Description

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Details

• Schedule:
  
  5-6 days Sunday - Saturday (as needed)
• Pay: $45,000 - $60,000/year

• 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

• 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.
• Deliver assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick‑ups and the right product is received and loaded.
• 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 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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

$45,000 - $60,000/year