Class A Dedicated Backhaul Delivery Driver

Company Description

Performance Food service, 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.

• Pay: $329.24 daily
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday through Saturday, 6 am to 6 pm

• 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

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). The driver is also 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 DOT regulations.

The driver 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 performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• 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, ensuring timely pick‑ups and that the right product is received and loaded.
• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections, including but not limited to product counts, invoices of loaded products, quality checks, and other related items as required.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with back‑haul operations.
• Routinely checks 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 secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months 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 is able to secure a 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 10–35 pounds and up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location

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