Backhaul Driver

National DCPNewington, CT

About The Position

Location: Newington, CT Job Type: Full-time Shift: Monday-Friday, Dispatch between 3:00 am – 5:00 am, returning DAILY Overview: Join National DCP, LLC (NDCP) as a Backhaul Driver, picking up and delivering to destinations. NDCP is a $3 billion supply chain company supporting over 10,000 Dunkin’ locations across the U.S. Why Join Us? Home daily and on the weekends! No overnights! Competitive pay: $0.72/mile Top earners make $90,000 + per year NO TOUCH FREIGHT Benefits you can count on: National DCP offers a robust benefits suite check out our career page for our full list of benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Company‑paid life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, discretionary) & paid holidays and more! Additional benefits: employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition discount program, and more!

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
  • Current Class A CDL and Medical card required
  • Minimum of six (6) months Class A CDL driving experience.
  • Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCP’s hiring requirements
  • Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
  • 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 operation

Nice To Haves

  • On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred

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.
  • 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 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company‑paid life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, discretionary) & paid holidays and more!
  • employee assistance programs
  • discount programs
  • tuition discount program
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