Shuttle Driver

US Foods; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 78,110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Driver to move tractor trailers to and from remote dispatch sites, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections. This role requires a CDL Class A, at least 21 years old, and comfort with overnight shifts.

Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required by the DOT, with compensation around the stated base rate and potential overtime. Base pay ranges between $25 and $27.29 per hour, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A with required endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Doubles endorsement required; 6 months doubles endorsements preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old; comfortable with overnight work.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; understand highway signs and logs.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks to and from remote dispatch sites
• May be called upon to perform duties of Backhaul or Delivery Driver
• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections

Skills

Age 21+

CDL Class A

CDL endorsements

DOT qualifications

Overnight readiness

Manual transmission

FMCSA Clearinghouse

English communication

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

BASIC PURPOSE

The primary function of this position is to drive a tractor trailer to move loaded trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, equipment and supply) and empty trailers to and from remote dispatch sites. All functions must be completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

May also be called upon to perform duties of Backhaul Driver or Delivery Driver.

Job Description

BECOME A US FOODS® DRIVER!

Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?

Primary function of this position is to drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites.

We help YOU make it! Our shuttle drivers make $27.29!

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Safely drive trucks to and from remote dispatch sites
• May be called upon to perform duties of Backhaul or Delivery Driver
• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions required

What You Bring To The Table

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• 6 months commercial driving experience required
• Doubles endorsement required AND minimum 6 months driving with doubles endorsements preferred
• Must be comfortable working overnight
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Why US Foods

US Foods® helps our customers Make It, with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

At the foundation of those efforts are our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit and service. Together we help our customers make it, but we also believe in helping our drivers make it!

At US Foods® , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All D…

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $25 and $27.29. This role may also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

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