Backhaul Driver

National DCP•Newington, 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.