Job Description POSITION DETAILS

• Dedicated deliveries to Ahold/Giant grocery stores. All stores have docks
• Trailers are pre-loaded
• Service area is 75-100 miles from DC – no NY, NJ areas
• Deliver dry and frozen groceries on a '53, OR '51ft trailer to Giant Grocery stores/supermarkets
• All freight is palletized
• Drivers will not operate within New York City
• Dedicated steady freight.
• Account utilizes both reefers and dry vans
• Multi-stop loads, usually 2 stops per trailer
• Drivers normally do 2 shorter loads per day or one long load
• Drivers will pick up backhaul to return to yard – drop and hook 90% of the time
• Automatic daycabs that cannot be taken home for time off. Drivers must have personal transportation to and from work daily

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally stores ask drivers to assist tailgate palletized freight using a pallet jack
• Stores have electric pallet jacks
• 20% drop and hook
• Assigned tractors. Sometimes share with opposite shift driver
• Drivers should understand the importance of customer service and have good customer service skills
• Uniforms are provided and maintained by the account
• Drivers will work Holidays if it is their scheduled day to work unless the account is not running that Holiday. Drivers receive holiday pay $200
• No loads on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Will work all other holidays if it is a normal work day.