Job Description

Join Our Community of Food People!

The primary function of this position is train newly hired drivers. Provide coaching and training to drivers by conducting ride-along with other drivers in need of coaching and training. Will drive a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, equipment and supplies) to customer drop-off sites while providing excellent customer service. Return the empty trailer to the distribution center. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. May also be called upon to do duties of Backhaul or Shuttle Driver. Must be able to pass DOT physical and work in extreme weather conditions.

* Perform Regular Delivery Driver duties. Train all new hires in conjuction with Transportation Supervisors on proper procedures and policies.
* Work with Transportation Supervisors on improving overall performance within the

Transportation Department.

Focus on drivers that need additional coaching and training. Ride with drivers that have

below average scores on performance reviews. Identify areas of concern and be able to provide solutions. Learn internal computer programs, Roadnet, Xata, Tandem, Truck Builder, etc. Act as the back up Router. Cover all shifts when the Sr.Router is absent.

* Perform all pre-trip responsibilities including: obtaining and reviewing driver itinerary, checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, moving tractors to the loading dock to attach the preloaded trailers, completing required trailer temperature checks and performing pre-trip safety check inspections of trucks and trailers according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
* Drive to and deliver customer orders to meet the scheduled customer times and maintain adequate productivity rate to meet delivery schedules. Use electronic time keeping system to log in time at
* Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Contact division management for authorization of invoice discrepancies and communicate all errors and returns.
* As requested by management, drive backhauls which requires picking up product from vendors and bring back to warehouse for receiving while staying within DOT Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
* Return tractor and trailer to division when route is completed. Perform all post-trip responsibilities: unloading damaged goods and customer returns and completing necessary paperwork; performing safety checks on the truck and trailer, unhooking and securing the trailer; fueling (as required by the division); parking and securing the tractor and hand truck; completing DOT logs (electronic or manual as required) and company vehicle maintenance reports (DVIR) and reconcile these with the appropriate company representative as required. Attend all required company meetings and adhere to all safety practices and company policies. Follow division shift times as scheduled and continue until the work is completed within DOT HOS regulations. Some Holiday, Saturday, Sunday, and overnight deliveries may be required
* Must satisfactorily complete all company mandated trainings and assessments

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

SUPERVISION

None

QUALIFICATIONS

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Education/Training:

Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Must have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class A issued by the state of legal residence with the necessary endorsements and be DOT qualified.

Related Experience/Requirements:

Minimum 1 year over the road commercial driving experience or six months foodservice delivery experience

required. Experience delivering food products preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* 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) and ability to work with money collected from customers to ensure the amount collected matches the invoiced amount.
* Must possess good communication skills and be able to follow instructions from supervision. Good interpersonal and coaching skills required.
* Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e.

XATA, POD, and tools used to perform the job.

* Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
* Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
* Must know/have ability to learn material safety data sheet information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
* Must be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer.
* Must have excellent customer service skills. Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Must successfully complete the DOT written examination for drivers and pass a controlled substance abuse screening test.
* Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, including applying tire chains if needed.
* Must adhere to all safety practices and company policies.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33% FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% REQUIRES WORKER TO: STAND Frequently WALK Frequently DRIVE Frequently SIT Frequently REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT: 1-10 lbs . (Sedentary) Occasionally 10-20 lbs (Light) Frequently 25-50 lbs (Medium) Frequently 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 100 lbs+ (Very Heavy) Occasionally REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY: 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally 10-20 lbs, (Light) Occasionally 20-50 lbs (Medium) Occasionally 50-100 lbs (Heavy) Occasionally 100 lbs+ (Very Heavy) Never

REQUIRES WORKER TO: Push/pull Frequently - e.g.: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift Climb/balance Frequently - e.g.: In/Out Truck/Trailer (2 vertical step 12 and 20) to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side door steps (6) and Platform of trailer. Stairs, truck and delivery ramps. Stoop/squat Occasionally Kneel/bend Occasionally Bend Frequently Reach above shoulder Occasionally Grasp objects Frequent