CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 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 in Michigan is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport empty and full trailers across intrastate routes. You will operate a tandem/tractor/trailer and ensure timely deliveries, with a Sunday night to Thursday night schedule and home every day.

The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus (disbursed over 12 months) and a starting pay of $80,000–$85,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• Low tolerance for safety violations.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Clean MVR in last 3 years.
• Pass drug test and background check.
• Pass road test.
• DOT Health Card current or can obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks and inspections per DOT rules.
• Ensure all route paperwork is accurate and available.
• Drive and deliver trailers on predetermined routes.
• Hook/unhook trailers following safety guidelines.
• Park and secure tractors/trailers when needed.
• Maintain daily logs of hours of service.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CDL-A with Doubles Endorsement

Job description

• Schedule: Sunday night - Thursday night. Dispatching between 3-5pm. Our Drivers are local - HOME EVERY DAY!
• $1500 Sign on bonus. $500 at 3 months, $500 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year. 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.

Job Description

Position Details

• Pay: $80,000-$85,000 per year average!
• Schedule: Sunday night - Thursday night. Dispatching between 3-5pm. Our Drivers are local - HOME EVERY DAY!
• $1500 Sign on bonus. $500 at 3 months, $500 at 6 months, $500 at 1 year. 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.

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

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

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 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. 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

Position 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

• 12 months commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent
• Internal candidates must be in good standing
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• 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 post offer drug test and criminal background check
• 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 between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Compensation

Earning potential $80,000-$85,000