Backhaul Driver - Hiring Urgently

We are looking for a focused Backhaul Driver to join our incredible team at National DCP in Westampton, NJ.
Growing your career as a Full Time Backhaul Driver is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, problem-solving and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Backhaul Driver at National DCP today!

 

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SEEKING BackHaul/Linehaul Driver-Westampton, NJ

 

 

Position Overview

Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering freight from third-party supplier locations to NDCP warehouses safely, legally and on-time.   This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity (e.g., dry, cooler and freezer areas of the trailer, a long with changing outdoor weather conditions.)

 

GREAT SCHEDULE:

 

• No weekends
• 5-day workweek schedule: Monday - Friday
• Start time between 2:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.

 

Compensation :

 

• earn up to $100,000/yr
• $3,000 Sign-on bonus

 

 

Exceptional Benefits Package!

 

• Competitive health, vision, dental, prescription drug insurance effective 1 st day of hire
• Company-paid Group Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off for vacation, discretionary time, illness and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Education discounts at Southern New Hampshire University
• Life Mart, AT&T, and Verizon discounts
• Fitness and Wellness Discount and Reimbursement Program
• Employee purchase discount programs
• Employee apparel program

 

Why NDCP

 

NDCP is an award-winning global provider of innovative supply chain solutions for the foodservice industry. We leverage our expertise in sourcing, purchasing and distribution to provide comprehensive business solutions including food, beverages, supplies, packaging, technology and healthcare to more than 8,900 U.S. quick service restaurants and customers in 40+ countries.

 

“NDCP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Safely operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.
   2. Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
   3. Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.
   4. Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.
   5. Assists with the loading of trailer at supplier locations.
   6. Detaches loaded trailer and picks up empty trailers in a safe manner into store locations.
   7. Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.
   8. Maintains contact with Member Services / applicable operations transportation personnel to communicate any delivery problems or delays.
   9. Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab.
   10. Conducts a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day.
   11. Timely reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the appropriate Transportation Supervisor.
   12. Utilizes a high level of customer service in serving as the primary NDCP point of contact between the Distribution Center and the supplier.

    

Supervision Exercised

 

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

 

 

 

Qualifications & Skills

1. High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
2. Current Class A CDL and Medical card required
3. Minimum of six (6) months Class A CDL driving experience. Experience driving in the food industry is highly preferred
4. Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCP’s hiring requirements
5. Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
6. Ability to safely operate a refrigeration unit and a lift gate
7. On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred
8. Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions to navigate assigned routes efficiently and safely
9. Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements
10. Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service mentality
11. Ability to work effectively in an individual and team environment
12. Effective decision-making skills and sound judgement
13. Ability and willingness to work varying work schedules, as needed, to support NDCP’s operations

Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

Benefits of working as a Backhaul Driver in Westampton, NJ:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package