CDL Class A Shuttle Driver
Performance Foodservice · Louisville, KY · 2 wk ago
Management$73k–$900k/yrFull-time
Position Details
Now offering $8,000.00 sign on bonus!!
Average Annual Pay: $73,000-$90,000
Average, based on number of trips
Sunday - Thursday dispatching around 5:00pm (10-12 hour routes)
Doubles Endorsement Required!
Position Purpose
As a Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.
Responsibilities
- Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations;
- Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required;
- Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies;
- Immediately reports all safety hazards;
- Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight;
- Ensures all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch;
- Drives and delivers trailers according to predetermined route schedule;
- Performs hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines;
- Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas;
- Ensures all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured;
- Collects and secures damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork;
- Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required;
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements;
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 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 past 3 years
- Work required 3rd shift schedule, Sunday –Thursday nights (schedules may vary)
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- Pass road test
- Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
- Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location.