Class A Shuttle Truck Driver
Starting pay: $25.34 per hour
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM start time (depending on route)
Sign-on bonus: $5,000 dependent on experience
About the Role
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 delivering full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. You will drive a tandem trailer, tractor trailer, and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes while adhering to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You will communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. You will function as a team member within the department and perform any assigned duties to best serve the company.
Responsibilities
- Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; ensure equipment meets company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
- Report all safety issues and/or required repairs.
- Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies; immediately report all safety hazards.
- Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Ensure all required route paperwork is with the tractor trailer load and available to the driver 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.
- Ensure all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.
- Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in the empty trailer to bring back to the base facility; complete necessary paperwork.
- Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clean as required.
- 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 post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
- Pass road test.
- Attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card and/or be able to secure a new one.
- Able to hand-lift and utilize a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout the shift (product generally ranges from 10-35 pounds and up to 60-90 pounds, depending on location).
Benefits
- Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401K Employer Matching.
- Education Assistance.
- Paid Time Off.
- Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
About the Company
Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers—providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.