CDL A Shuttle Driver Saugerties Yard

About the role

As a US Foods® CDL A Shuttle Driver, you will drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites. This role goes beyond simply transporting goods — it’s about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Master the art of the drive, transporting various products between dispatch sites with safety and efficiency.
• Team Up: Embrace the challenge of backhaul or delivery roles when needed, showing adaptability.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Inspect and Confirm: Verify the freight on the truck, check the trailer temperatures — every detail matters.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift.
• Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift).
• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects.
• Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• 6 months commercial driving experience required.
• Doubles endorsement required; minimum 6 months driving with doubles endorsement preferred.
• Must be comfortable working overnight.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language — able to hold a conversation, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and enter information on reports and records.
• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse (required by the Department of Transportation).

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday nights, 4 pm–6 pm start time. Saugerties, NY.

Pay

Starting at $33.52 per hour plus daily overtime after 8 hours. Expected base rate for this role is $33.52 per hour; overtime compensation applies as applicable.

Benefits

Benefits begin day one. Includes health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.