**Job Attributes**

Job ID 51977BR

Category Transportation

Shift 1st Shift

Job Type Full Time

Location VA Richmond

Operating Company Performance Virginia

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**CDL Class A Backhaul Driver**

VA Richmond Position Requirements **Work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with 1-3 layovers per week. Dispatch times could vary based on business needs!

Health Benefits start on Day 1 of employment!** **Position Summary:**

Our Class A Backhaul Driver will drive a tractor-trailer (day cab/sleeper), tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up Logistics loads and/or other related food and non-food product loads. The Backhaul Driver then delivers the assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. The Backhaul Driver is responsible for timely pick-ups and ensuring the right product is received and loaded. The Backhaul Driver must perform all duties in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, observing all Company safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met. The Backhaul Driver position is a dedicated Logistics or Procurement department role, usually reporting to a Logistics Manager/Supervisor. The work schedule may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e. with layovers. The Backhaul Driver may be required to run a delivery route per business needs. The position will perform other duties as assigned per business need.

**Position Responsibilities:**

* Perform all duties in accordance with DOT regulations and Company health and safety policies.

* Perform appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.

* Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paper work associated with backhaul operations.

* Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e. layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the locations business needs.

* Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load and schedule. Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information.

* At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.

* Courteous and professional behavior must be observed in all situations.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements Required Qualifications: High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent

Valid CDL-A

Must be 21 years of age

Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)

Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Pass road test

Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card Required Experience: 1 year of commercial driving experience As part of Performance Food Group, Performance Foodservice offers the benefits of working for a nationwide company, while maintaining a local, family feel. As a leader in the foodservice industry, we provide passionate, hard-working associates with opportunities to grow their careers while helping the restaurants we love build their dreams. Our 10,000 associates procure, sell, and deliver more than 125,000 different food and food-related products to restaurants throughout the country. We are inspired by food, invested in relationships, and offer an environment where you can thrive.