CDL Class A Shuttle Driver - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Performance Foodservice; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; 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 is hiring a Driver, Dedicated Backhaul to support our state’s food distribution network. You will operate tractor-trailer or straight trucks on intrastate/interstate routes, ensuring on-time delivery with DOT compliance and professional customer interaction.

The role involves route planning, load handling, paperwork accuracy, and collaboration with supervisors to resolve issues. A clean MVR and a current CDL-A are required, with a DOT Health Card or the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A in good standing.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• MVR within last 3 years must be clean.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Drive to supplier/vendor or PFG warehouses on a predetermined route and schedule.
• Deliver loads back to PFG locations and ensure proper inventory receiving.
• Perform load and paperwork inspections and quality checks.
• Complete required backhaul paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Stay in contact with supervisor about route, load and schedule changes.
• Handle end-of-shift paperwork and secure equipment.

Skills

CDL-A

Commercial driving

DOT Health Card

MVR clean

Drug test background

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Average Annual Pay $70,000 - $80,000
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus (Terms Apply)

Job Description

Position Details

• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday. Dispatch between 2pm-4pm
• Average Annual Pay $70,000 - $80,000
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus (Terms Apply)

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

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!

The Driver, Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer (day cab/sleeper), tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up logistics' loads and/or other related food and non-food product loads in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers 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

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e., layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the location's business needs.
• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick-ups and the right product is received and loaded.
• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.
• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.
• Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load, and schedule.
• Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

1+ years commercial driving experience

Valid CDL-A

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

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check

Pass road test

Attains or has 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

• Average Annual Pay $70,000 - $80,000