Class A Shuttle Truck Driver

Performance Foodservice; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Education assistance

401K

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. You will drive tandem, tractor, or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.

The role includes communicating with customers and co-workers, ensuring proper paperwork, and maintaining safe, timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 12+ months commercial driving experience
• CDL-A with doubles endorsement
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements
• Clean 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs safety checks (pre/post trip) per DOT regulations
• Reports safety issues and/or repairs
• Follows DOT regulations and company safety guidelines
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
• Ensures route paperwork is available
• Drives and delivers trailers per schedule
• Performs hook/unhook procedures
• Parks and stores tractor trailers
• Locks and secures equipment and freight
• Moves damaged goods and returns in trailer for check-in
• Unloads all equipment and removes trash
• Completes daily hours-of-service log per regulations
• Keeps tractor, loading dock area clean
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Driving experience

Age 21+

Licensing requirements

Clean MVR

Drug test

Background check

Road test

DOT Health Card

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday start time 4pm to 11pm (depending on route)
• Sign On Bonus $5000 dependent on experience

Job Description

Position Details

• Starting Pay: $25.34 per hour
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday start time 4pm to 11pm (depending on route)
• Sign On Bonus $5000 dependent on experience

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 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
• 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

$25.34 per hour