Shuttle Driver - Doubles

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 turning around and delivering full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

Responsibilities

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for driving a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations.

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6-12 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
• 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

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system

Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

$5000 sign on bonus, Terms Apply - Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive

Performance incentive - $450/Quarter with $200 kicker. If all four quarters earned - $2000

Pay

$60,000 to $70,000 Annually

Schedule

Sunday-Friday, 1-3 trips dispatching between 2:30pm-12am depending on load. 2 weeks of training in Temple, TX