CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; 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 Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport empty and full trailers across intrastate and interstate routes, primarily during a Sunday–Thursday night schedule. You will operate tandem, tractor, or straight trucks while maintaining DOT compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities include pre/post trip inspections, secure loading, and timely deliveries. A valid CDL A with a Doubles Endorsement, 21+ years old, and a clean MVR are required, with benefits starting Day 1.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and road test.
• Valid DOT Health Card or able to secure one.
• Able to lift and move freight up to 90 pounds and operate related equipment.
• Willing to work a 3rd shift schedule, Sunday–Thursday nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) on tractor/trailer per DOT regulations.
• Inspect equipment and report safety issues or needed repairs.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to the scheduled routes.
• Complete hook/unhook procedures safely and efficiently.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Ensure all route paperwork and freight are secured and accounted for.
• Complete daily hours-of-service logs per federal and company requirements.
• Support a clean, safe, and organized loading and docking area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

CDL A with Doubles Endorsement

Drug test clearance

DOT Health Card

Lift heavy freight

3rd shift availability

Clean MVR (3 years)

21+ years old

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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 the location.

Compensation

$75,000-$85,000 Starting Pay