• Backhaul Driver

    NDCP (Groveland, FL)


    Overview

     

    Join the NDCP Team and Drive Success!

     

    Job Title: Backhaul Driver, Be a Key Ingredient in Our Recipe for Success!

     

    Compensation: $32.63/hr. overtime after 40 hours

    Schedule:

    4 -Day Work Week

    2 layovers per workweek

    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.)

    Responsibilities

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Safely operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.

    + Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.

    + Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.

    + Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.

    + Assists with the loading of trailer at supplier locations.

    + Detaches loaded trailer and picks up empty trailers in a safe manner into store locations.

    + Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.

    + Maintains contact with Member Services / applicable operations transportation personnel to communicate any delivery problems or delays.

    + Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab.

    + Conducts a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day.

    + Timely reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the appropriate Transportation Supervisor.

    + 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 but may direct a Delivery Assistant assigned to the route.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Skills

     

    + High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred

    + Current Class A CDL and Medical card require.

    + Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCP’s hiring requirement

    + Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor

    + Ability to safely operate a refrigeration unit and a lift gate

    + On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred

    + Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions to navigate assigned routes efficiently and safely

    + Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements

    + Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service mentality

    + Ability to work effectively in an individual and team environment

    + Effective decision-making skills and sound judgement

    + Ability and willingness to work varying work schedules, as needed, to support NDCP’s operations

    + Minimum of six (6) months Class A CDL driving experience. Experience driving in the food industry is highly preferred

     

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    Job LocationsUS-FL-Groveland

     

    Posted Date2 days ago(12/16/2025 12:41 PM)

    ID 2025-6274

    # of Openings 1

     

    Category Transportation