Backhaul Driver

Overview

Location: Westampton, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Night/Day hours 

Overview:Join National DCP, LLC (NDCP) as a Backhaul Driver, you will be responsible for transporting and delivering freight from third-party supplier locations to NDCP warehouses safely, and on-time. This position requires working in environments withvariation in temperature and humidity (e.g., dry, cooler and freezer areas of the trailer, along withchanging outdoor weather conditions.) 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay: $0.714/per mile
• Top earners make $90,000 + per year
• Solo routes, Driver/Driver routes and Driver/Helper routes available.  

Benefits you can count on:

National DCP offers a robust benefits suite check out our career page for our full list of benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company‑paid life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, discretionary) & paid holidays and more!
• Additional benefits: employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition discount program, and more! 

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

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 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.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred2. Current Class A CDL and Medical card required3. Minimum of six (6) months Class A CDL driving experience. Experience driving in the food industry is highly preferred4. Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCP’s hiring requirements

5. Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor6. Ability to safely operate a refrigeration unit and a lift gate7. On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred8. Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions to navigate assigned routes efficiently and safely9. Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements10. Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service mentality11. Ability to work effectively in an individual and team environment12. Effective decision-making skills and sound judgement13. Ability and willingness to work varying work schedules, as needed, to support NDCP’s operation

Equal Opportunity Employer: NDCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.