Backhaul Driver

US Foods•Boca Raton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Backhaul Driver in Boca Raton, Florida. The driver travels to vendors and designated drop-off sites, verifies freight and trailer temperatures, and returns the tractor and trailer to the division after completing the route. This is a fast-paced role with deadlines and frequent stops. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 8:00 a.m. except Thursdays, when the start time is 10:00 a.m.; shifts continue until finished. The role requires safe commercial driving, equipment inspections, and the ability to handle the physical demands of loading-related product movement and working in varying temperatures and weather. The expected base rate is $30.52 to $31.21 per hour, with overtime compensation as applicable. Benefits begin on day one.

Requirements

Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
Have at least six months of commercial driving experience, or at least three months of commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.
Be willing to travel 2–3 times per week.
Be able to read and communicate in English, including conversing, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
Be able to drive and work in inclement weather, with frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.
Be able to perform tractor/trailer coupling procedures.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a manual transmission; this may be required at specific locations.

Responsibilities

Drive the truck to vendors and designated drop-off sites, making timely and efficient deliveries.
Verify freight on the truck, check trailer temperatures, and confirm accuracy with vendors.
Return the tractor and trailer to the division after completing the route.
Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Perform other duties assigned by management.