CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $2000

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a Shuttle Driver in Bethlehem to transport trailers and deliver products safely and efficiently. The role offers a pay rate of $32.00 per hour, including night shift differentials.

Ideal candidates will have a CDL A with Doubles endorsement, one year of commercial driving experience, and the ability to lift varying weights. The position includes a generous $2000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• One year or more commercial driving experience required.
• Must be 21 years of age and pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a valid current DOT Health Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks before and after trips.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
• Complete daily record of hours of service in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Clean Motor Vehicle Report

Ability to hand-lift varying sizes of product cases

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid CDL A with Doubles endorsement

Job description

Position Details

Pay: $30.00 per hour + $2.00 Night Shift Differential = $32.00 per hour.

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday nights. Dispatch 6pm until finish.

Doubles endorsement required.

$2000 Sign-On Bonus. Terms apply.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

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 turning around and delivering full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. The Shuttle Driver drives 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. Turn around and deliver full trailers with various products to domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co‑workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position 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; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• 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 removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters it in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year or more 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 location.

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.