Shuttle Driver

About the role

Transport cargo from our warehouse to various customers in a safe and timely manner. The position requires safely operating a 75-foot commercial vehicle to deliver products within Georgia, including overnight travel. The driver must be physically fit to make deliveries in challenging locations and work closely with multiple levels of the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Transport cargo by means of long-distance driving up to 11 hours within a 24-hour period
• May sit for long periods of time up to 14 hours per day
• Arrive at destinations at scheduled times
• Load and unload freight and record cargo delivery discrepancies if any
• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays
• Follow all local, state, and federal traffic laws, rules, and accident procedures
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route for each destination
• Interact with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the general public professionally at all times
• Ensure the vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and ready for use
• Inspect vehicles and arrange for vehicle repairs as needed
• Keep activity log, log hours, mileage records, and repair records up-to-date

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license
• Minimum two years of Class A driving experience
• Excellent navigation, time management, organizational, written, and mathematical skills
• Able to be away from home for extended periods, available for around-the-clock trips, and remain alert
• Able to work and drive for extended periods up to 70 hours per week (14 hours within a 24-hour period)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers
• Ability to pass drug screens, background checks, and a FMCSA physical examination
• Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift up to 75 lbs
• Able to load and unload freight by pushing/pulling a pallet-jack with up to 500 lbs cargo
• Able to climb in and out of commercial vehicles