CDL A Shuttle Driver

usfoods; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods in Grimes, IA is hiring a CDL A Shuttle Driver to transport goods between dispatch sites. The role emphasizes safety, on-time deliveries, and reliability in a fast-paced foodservice environment.

Starting pay is $30.87 per hour with potential overtime; retention bonus of $5,000 for eligible new hires; benefits begin on day one, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Six months of commercial driving experience required.
• Must hold a valid CDL Class A with endorsements.
• Doubles endorsement preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailers to dispatch sites.
• Assist with backhaul or delivery as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Verify freight and monitor trailer temperatures.
• Adhere to company safety policies and DOT regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

English reading/writing

Team player

Education

CDL A License (state issued)

Doubles endorsement

Minimum age 21

Tools

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Job description

Become A US FOODS® CDL A Shuttle Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

$5,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires!

Our Shuttle Drivers start at $30.87 per hour

Schedule & Location

Sunday - Thursday | 5PM Start times | Grimes, IA

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

CDL A Shuttle Driver - Position Overview

Are you ready to join one of the foodservice industry's powerhouses? As a US Foods® CDL A Shuttle Driver, you will drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites. This role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it's about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving : Master the art of the drive, transporting various products between dispatch sites with safety and efficiency.
• Team Up: Embrace the challenge of backhaul or delivery roles when needed, show your adaptability.
• Equipment Inspection : Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Inspect and Confirm: Verify the freight on the truck, check the trailer temperatures, every detail matters.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.
• Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.
• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse *
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• 6-months commercial driving experience required.
• Doubles endorsement required AND minimum 6-months driving with doubles endorsements preferred.
• Must be comfortable working overnight.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $30.87 and $32.82 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

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