CDL A Shuttle Driver

Starting pay: $75,000–$85,000

Schedule

Sunday–Thursday, 5:30 pm to 4:30 am (schedules may vary)

About the role

As a Shuttle Driver, you will transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and return with full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. You will drive tandem trailers, tractor trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You will communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, and perform any assigned duties to support the company’s food-distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including DOT-compliant inspections of tractor/truck and trailer; take corrective action as needed.
• Report safety issues and required repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies; immediately report hazards.
• Inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Ensure all route paperwork is present and available upon dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Perform hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Secure all equipment and freight at all times.
• Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns; complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment, materials, and trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service logs in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of tractor, loading dock area, and trailers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and road test.
• Valid current DOT Health Card or ability to secure one.
• Able to hand-lift and use equipment (two-wheeler, lift gate, etc.) to move and stack product cases/freight weighing 60–90 pounds throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.