Logistics Driver

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring the safe delivery of products.

The primary function of this position is to drive a tractor trailer and manually unload, using a hand truck or two-wheeler on metal truck ramps, 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 customer site.
• Visually survey customer’s site during the approach to determine hazards.
• Unload products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and place items in designated customer storage areas.
• Verify delivery of correct items with customer and obtain proper signatures. 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.
• As requested by management, drive shuttles which requires moving loaded trailers containing various food products, equipment and supplies and empty trailers to and from remote dispatch sites 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.
• Must satisfactorily complete all company mandated trainings and assessments including US Foods Driver Onboarding program.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

SUPERVISION: N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Transportation supervisors, Transportation Manager, and Transportation Administration and Fleet Maintenance personnel
• External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to drive for extended periods of time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work overtime as needed with or without notice, as well as over the road
• 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.
• All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic Reading, Writing, and Math Skills
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

RELATED EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

Minimum one year commercial driving experience experience delivering food products preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience or three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Willing to travel 5 days per week, returns home on weekends
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.
• 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 be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND

OCCASIONALLY

WALK

OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE VEHICLE

FREQUENTLY

SIT

FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary)

OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light)

FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium)

OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy)

OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)

NEVER

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary)

OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light)

OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium)

OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy)

OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy)

NEVER

PUSH/PULL1

FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE2

FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT

OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL

OCCASIONALLY

BEND

FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER

OCCASIONALLY

TWIST

FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS3

CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS4

FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY5

OCCASIONALLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)