Shuttle Driver

US Foods; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Allentown, PA seeks a Shuttle Driver to operate tractor trailers to move loaded and empty trailers to and from remote dispatch sites. The role requires safety-first driving and adherence to DOT regulations, with shift Sunday–Thursday at 8:30pm until finish.

US Foods highlights a strong safety culture and provides a comprehensive benefits package. The role offers hourly pay with overtime opportunities and a pathway for career advancement within a major food distributor.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Doubles endorsement required; preferred 6 months with doubles.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive tractor trailers to and from remote dispatch sites.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• May perform Backhaul or Delivery Driver duties as needed.

Skills

CDL Class A

6 months commercial driving experience

Doubles endorsement

English language proficiency

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Overnight work capability

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

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.

Become A US FOODS® Shuttle Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

Our Shuttle Drivers may earn up to $38.11 per hour PLUS overtime!

Schedule & Location

• Sunday -Thursday | 8:30pm - finish | Allentown, PA

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.

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.

About US FOODS®

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• Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

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 $38.11 and $41.31.

As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation.

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.

• EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***