CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver for a 3rd shift route (Sun–Thu) with home daily. You will shuttle empty trailers to warehouse locations and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards, operating DOT-compliant equipment and maintaining accurate logs.

Requirements include a CDL-A with Doubles Endorsement, 6+ months of driving experience, a clean MVR, and ability to pass background checks and drug tests. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• CDL-A with Doubles Endorsement.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one.
• Pass post-offer drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks on tractor/trailer per DOT regulations.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to route schedule.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and accessible to dispatch.
• Lock and secure equipment and freight; unload when required.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service logs per regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Route: Jefferson City, MO to Springfield, MO and back - home every day!
• Requirements: Doubles endorsement required; driving doubles

Job Description

• Pay: $1,250 per week
• Schedule: 3rd shift, Sunday - Thursday. Home daily
• Route: Jefferson City, MO to Springfield, MO and back - home every day!
• Requirements: Doubles endorsement required; driving doubles

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 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

• 6+ 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

$1,250 per week