PRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible for safely delivering grocery and perishable product to company stores as scheduled and for safely transporting backhauls to distribution centers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drivers are being hired for Evening Shift.
- Safely operate tractor trailer while maintaining the company's driving performance standards.
- Assist in unloading deliveries at stores.
- Follow proper pre-trip procedures as required by DOT regulation 392.7
- Maintain and follow all proper delivery and pick up paperwork and procedures.
- Maintain all D.O.T. paperwork and qualifications.
- Assuring proper count and condition of load(s) at all backhaul, for hire and relay (compound) locations.
- Verify proper operating condition of equipment used.
- Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Must have a minimum of 1 year tractor trailer driving experience. One year of experience can be waived if a graduate of an approved truck driving school and a certificate of completion presented
- Must not have more than one moving violation against your driving record in the last 3 year rolling period
- Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations along with Transportation Logistics
- Knowledge of proper use of equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 70 lbs.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Previous tractor trailer driving experience
- Knowledge of all D.O.T. regulations
- Excellent driving skills
- Possess good communication, verbal and written skills
- Ability to pass and meet all requirements for the D.O.T. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook and D.O.T. physical and drug screen
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
