Logistics Driver

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Job Description

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry? Join Our Community of Food People!

The primary function of this position is to drive a tractor trailer (interstate) for the purpose of picking up and delivering various products from vendors and company distribution centers. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Hurricane, WV Distribution Location

Routes will be multi-day (OTR) assignments. Sun - Thurs or Mon - Fri.

Must Be Willing to Work Flexible Hours.

We help YOU make it!

Our Logistic Drivers make $70K - $80 their first year. Pay is based on mileage, performance and overnight stays.

Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Benefits start day ONE, stellar local leadership, best place to work!

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Military Skills and Experience Crosswalk

• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all pre-trip responsibilities including the inspection of the truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation Regulations
• Check Accident Kit
• Deliver products to multiple centers in a timely and safe manner
• Verify freight on truck and required trailer temperatures
• Verify proper invoices and properly enter required information into Xata or other on-board computer system
• Complete Logs and Manifest(S)
• Visually survey vendor and company distribution centers during the approach to determine hazards

Perform All Post-Trip Responsibilities:

• Perform Safety Checks on the vehicle; fuel; unhook and secure trailer; park and secure tractor and hand truck
• Complete Department of Transportation (Dot) Logs (Electronic or Manual As Required)
• Company Vehicle Maintenance Reports (DVIR) and reconcile these with the appropriate company representative as required
• Attend All Mandatory Driver Meetings.

Qualifications
Education/Training

• High School Diploma/Ged Preferred
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A, Issued by State of Legal Residence.
• Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT)

Related Experience/Requirements

• Minimum 1 Year over the road commercial driving experience or six months with a beverage delivery company or as A Foodservice delivery representative preferred
• Must not have more than two convictions in the past two-year period for moving traffic violations; not have a dui conviction in the past three years (regardless of type of vehicle operated)
• Not have driver’s license suspended for traffic violations with the past three years. must be at least 21 years of age

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) I.E. Xata, and tools used to perform the jobMust Know/Have Ability to Learn MSDS Information regarding all material used within the scope of the work
• Must be able to apply tire chains
• Must be able to perform coupling procedures (drop and hook)
• Must possess customer service skills

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $260 per day plus incentives.

As applicable, this role will also receive as appropriate: overtime compensation, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html

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