CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Fletcher, NC is hiring a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to yard locations and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards, following DOT rules. You will operate tandem, tractor, or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, perform safety checks, log hours, and work Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm–4:30am for starting pay of $75,000–$85,000.

We offer competitive pay and benefits from Day 1, including health & wellness benefits, Employee Stock Purchase

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Performs all required safety checks per DOT regulations and inspections.
• Reports safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Drives and delivers trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
• Completes daily hours of service log in accordance with regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm to 4:30am

Job Description

Position Details

• $75,000-$85,000 Starting Pay
• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm to 4:30am

We Deliver the Goods

• 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

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 turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

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. Turns around and delivers 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 perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• 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 insure 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 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 12 months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement