Shuttle Driver

US Foods; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a CDL A Shuttle Driver based in Chesapeake, VA. You will drive tractor trailers between dispatch sites, with training starting at $25.00 per hour and an average of $36.00 per hour after training.

Shifts include evenings and overnight schedules, with safety-focused operations and frequent stops. The role emphasizes pre/post-trip inspections, freight verification, and adaptability to backhaul or delivery duties.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license (state) is required.
• English language communication; ability to understand and respond to reports.
• Minimum 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Doubles endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers to and from remote dispatch sites safely and efficiently.
• Backhaul or delivery duties as needed.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of equipment.
• Verify freight, check trailer temperatures, ensure accuracy of loads.
• Adapt to other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CDL A

English proficiency

1+ year trucking

Doubles endorsement

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEBecome A US FOODS CDL A Shuttle DriverAdvance 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 Drivers start at $25.00 per hour during training. After training Drivers switch to component pay. Component pay is based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases. Drivers may average $36 per hour after training!Schedule & LocationSunday - ThursdaySun – Thur & Friday.; 5:30pm – 4am or later start timeBenefits Day OneFrom affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later! Get all the details here.CDL A Shuttle Driver - Position OverviewAre you ready to join one of the foodservice industry's powerhouses? As a US Foods CDL A Shuttle Driver, you will drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites. This role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it’s about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.Key ResponsibilitiesSafe Driving: Master the art of the drive, transporting various products between dispatch sites with safety and efficiency.Team Up: Embrace the challenge of backhaul or delivery roles when needed, show your adaptability.Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.Inspect and Confirm: Verify the freight on the truck, check the trailer temperatures, every detail matters.Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.Physical RequirementsLift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.QualificationsRegister 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 FOODSClick here to learn more!*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 $25.00As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation, retention bonus, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops)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. To review available benefits, please click here.***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***