Class A Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits Day 1

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and turn around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

You will operate tandem/tractor trailers on intrastate and interstate routes, perform safety checks, manage paperwork, and ensure on-time deliveries while adhering to DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age and meet licensing requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Willing to work a 3rd shift: Sunday–Thursday nights.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and road test.
• Valid DOT Health Card or ability to secure one.
• Able to lift 60–90 lbs and operate lift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) on tractor/trailer per DOT rules.
• Report safety issues or needed repairs promptly.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Inspect trailer load, secure freight, and ensure route paperwork is available.
• Drive and deliver trailers per schedule; hook/unhook safely.
• Park/store equipment and keep areas clean; manage hours-of-service logs.
• Handle related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

CDL-A with Doubles Endorsement

Clean MVR (past 3 years)

DOT/Hours of Service compliance

Ability to lift 60–90 pounds

3rd shift availability

Pre/post trip safety inspections

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

• Potential to earn performance-based bonus
• Work schedule: Sunday to Thursday,with a Friday for special deliveries
• Dispatch times are between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Job Description:

Position Details

• Average Annual Pay: $75,000 to $90,000
• Potential to earn performance-based bonus
• Work schedule: Sunday to Thursday,with a Friday for special deliveries
• Dispatch times are between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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.

Qualifications:

• 12+ months of commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 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.

Company description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.