CDL A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,922 - 69,003; 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 trailers to warehouse locations and turn around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards. The role involves operating tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, with DOT compliance, and interacting professionally with customers and vendors.

The position offers a Monday–Friday home daily schedule with dispatch times between 6pm and 8pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent.
• 12+ months commercial driving experience.
• CDL Class A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• 3rd shift schedule, Sunday–Thursday nights.
• Pre-employment drug test required.
• Road test required.
• DOT Health Card valid or able to secure one.
• Able to lift 60–90 pounds and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations.
• Reports safety issues or repairs needed.
• Follows DOT regulations and company safety guidelines.
• Inspects trailer load and securing of freight.
• Maintains route paperwork and dispatch readiness.
• Drives and delivers trailers per route schedule.
• Performs hook/unhook procedures safely.
• Parks and stores tractors/trailers in designated areas.
• Ensures equipment and freight are secured at all times.
• Handles damaged goods and returns paperwork.
• Unloads equipment and cleans trailers as required.
• Completes daily logs of hours of service per regulations.
• Maintains housekeeping in truck and dock areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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

Job Description

Position Details:

• $325 per day
• Home Daily! Monday - Friday Schedule
• Dispatch times range between 6pm - 8pm

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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

$325 per day