CDL Class A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; 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 seeks a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards, following DOT rules and company safety standards.

The role requires a CDL A with doubles endorsement, 21+ years of age, and the ability to handle 60–90 lb loads. Expect 10–12 hour routes on a Sunday–Thursday schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• State licensing requirements as applicable.
• Clean MVR past 3 years.
• 3rd shift Sunday–Thursday nights (schedule varies).
• Pass pre-employment drug test and road test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one.
• Ability to lift 60–90 lb and operate lift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations.
• Report safety issues and repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety guidelines; report hazards.
• Inspect trailers for proper loading and securing freight.
• Maintain route paperwork and dispatch readiness.
• Drive and deliver trailers per schedule; hook/unhook safely.
• Park and store tractors/trailers in designated areas.
• Secure equipment and freight; manage damaged goods and returns.
• Complete daily hours-of-service logs; keep areas clean.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving

CDL A

Doubles endorsement

DOT regulations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lift equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Average Annual Pay $73,000-$90,0000 - $250 per day Average, based on number of trips
• Sunday - Thursday dispatching around 5:00pm (10-12 hour routes)

Position Details

• Now offering $8,000.00 sign on bonus!!
• Average Annual Pay $73,000-$90,0000 - $250 per day Average, based on number of trips
• Sunday - Thursday dispatching around 5:00pm (10-12 hour routes)
• Doubles Endorsement Required!

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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 12 months of 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

Average $250 per day