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!

What you’ll do:

1. Safely operates a tractor trailer truck that transports product to and from specified destinations.
2. Conduct a proper pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate.
3. Ensures delivery-related paperwork is in order before departing the Distribution Center or transportation hub.
4. Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.

5. Detaches loaded trailer and picks up empty trailers in a safe manner into store locations.
6. Maintains proper logs of travel and product according to Federal, State and DOT regulations.
7. Maintains contact with applicable operations transportation personnel to
communicate any delivery problems or delays.
8. Ensures the cleanliness and presentation of the interior of the truck cab.
9. Conducts a proper post-trip inspection to ensure equipment is in good working order to minimize delays the following day.
10. Timely reports any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues to the appropriate Transportation Supervisor.
11. Utilizes a high level of customer service in serving as the primary NDCP point of contact between the Distribution Center and the supplier.

Qualifications you bring:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
2. Current Class A CDL and Medical card required
3. Minimum of six (6) months Class A CDL driving experience. 
4. Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with NDCP’s hiring requirements

5. Ability and willingness to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
6. On Board Computer/Electronic Log System experience preferred
7. Ability to read a map and/or follow written directions to navigate assigned routes efficiently and safely
8. Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations and Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional customer service mentality
10. Ability to work effectively in an individual and team environment
11. Effective decision-making skills and sound judgement
12. Ability and willingness to work varying work schedules, as needed, to support NDCP’s operation

Equal Opportunity Employer: NDCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status