Class A Shuttle Truck Driver

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, ensuring safe and timely delivery in accordance with DOT regulations, interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and co‑workers, and performing assigned duties to support the company’s food distribution system. Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system. Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Perform required safety checks (pre/post‑trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer per DOT regulations and company standards.
• Report safety issues and required repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe‑driving guidelines.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Ensure all route paperwork is with the load and available upon dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
• Perform hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas, securing equipment and freight.
• Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer for return to base facility.
• Unload equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily hours‑of‑service record and enter in log per Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clear and clean.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 12+ months 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.
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card (or ability to secure a new one).
• Able to hand‑lift and utilize two‑wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight ranging from 10‑35 lb up to 60‑90 lb depending on location.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay and benefits (additional perks as described)

Pay

Starting pay: $25.34 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000 (dependent on experience).

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday, start time 4 pm to 11 pm (depending on route).