CDL A Shuttle Driver — Home Daily, $80k+ & Sign-On

Performance Foodservice; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver to move empty trailers to operating locations and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards, following DOT rules and safety standards. You will be the face of the company, building relationships with customers along intrastate and interstate routes.

This full-time role offers a competitive average pay of $80,000–$85,000 per year, a Sunday–Thursday schedule with home every day, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus (paid in installments).

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

Responsibilities

• 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 other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

CDL A with Doubles Endorsement

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver to move empty trailers to operating locations and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards, following DOT rules and safety standards. You will be the face of the company, building relationships with customers along intrastate and interstate routes.

This full-time role offers a competitive average pay of $80,000–$85,000 per year, a Sunday–Thursday schedule with home every day, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus (paid in installments).