Class A Shuttle Driver

Cheney Brothers, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 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

Cheney Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and return with full trailers, following DOT regulations.

The role requires operating tandem, tractor, or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes and involves safe, timely delivery with customer and vendor interactions. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to schedules, and efficient trailer handling.

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.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Work 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 equipment to move freight up to 60–90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations.
• Report safety issues and repairs as needed.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Inspect trailers for proper loading and securing freight.
• Ensure route paperwork is complete and available to driver on dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to route schedule.
• Perform hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Ensure equipment and freight are secured.
• Collect and secure damaged goods and returns for paperwork.
• Unload equipment and remove trash from trailers.
• Complete daily hours-of-service logs per regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of tractor, loading dock area, and trailers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Safety-conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CDL A with Doubles Endorsement

DOT Health Card

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

• 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.

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.

Required 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.

Compensation

Average Annual Pay: $75,000 to $90,000