CDL A Shuttle Driver — Night Shift with Full Benefits

Performance Foodservice; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Durham, NC is seeking a Shuttle Driver to move empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations, safely and on time in compliance with DOT rules.

This role requires driving a tandem, tractor, or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, performing safety checks, securing freight, maintaining logs, and communicating professionally with customers and coworkers.

Qualifications

• 12 months commercial driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean 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.

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 general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL A

DOT regulations

Safety checks

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Performance Foodservice in Durham, NC is seeking a Shuttle Driver to move empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations, safely and on time in compliance with DOT rules.

This role requires driving a tandem, tractor, or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, performing safety checks, securing freight, maintaining logs, and communicating professionally with customers and coworkers.