Class A Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver to support our Richmond, VA operations. You will transport empty trailers to the warehouse locations, then turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

The role requires driving tandem or tractor-trailer equipment on intrastate and interstate routes, with DOT-compliant safety and timely deliveries. Responsibilities include performing safety checks, reporting issues, maintaining route paperwork, and ensuring secure

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 MVR for past 3 years.
• Work required 3rd shift schedule, Sunday–Thursday nights (schedules may vary).

Responsibilities

• Performs required safety checks (pre/post trip) and inspects tractor/trailer according to DOT regulations.
• Reports all safety issues and repairs required.
• Follows DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Delivers trailers according to route schedule and completes required paperwork.
• Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas and secures equipment.
• Assists with unloading and returning equipment as needed.
• Completes daily hours-of-service log in accordance with regulations.

Skills

CDL A

Doubles endorsement

Commercial driving experience

3rd shift availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• 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

Job Description

Position Details:

• Pay: $300 per night
• Schedule/Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4pm-2am
• 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)