Backhaul Driver

US Foods•Boca Raton, FL

3d•$31 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Backhaul Driver in Boca Raton, Florida. This fast-paced role involves driving to vendors and designated drop-off sites, transporting freight safely and efficiently, and meeting deadlines. Drivers verify freight and trailer temperatures, confirm accuracy with vendors, return the tractor and trailer to the division after completing the route, and perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections. The role also includes other duties assigned by management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with an 8:00 a.m. start time except Thursdays, when the start time is 10:00 a.m.; drivers work until finished. The starting pay is $30.52 per hour, with an expected base rate range of $30.52 to $31.21 per hour. Overtime compensation may also be available. Benefits begin on day one.

Requirements

Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold 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 holding a conversation, 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 and make 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/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/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, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient delivery.
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.