Shuttle Driver

Performance Foodservice; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Quarterly safety bonus

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Shuttle Driver to support our nationwide food distribution network. You will transport empty trailers and turn around to deliver full loads, all while adhering to safety standards and DOT regulations.

Qualified candidates hold a CDL A with doubles, are at least 21 years old, and can lift 60–90 pounds. Work schedule is Sunday–Thursday with a daily pay rate of $271.30 and a strong benefits package starting day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean MVR in past 3 years.
• Work 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday nights.
• Pre-employment drug test required.
• Road test required.
• Valid DOT Health Card or able to obtain.
• Able to lift 60–90 lb and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety checks (pre/post trip) on tractor/trailer per DOT regulations.
• Reports safety issues or needed repairs.
• Follows DOT regulations and company safety guidelines; inspects freight load.
• Ensures route paperwork is available to driver.
• Drives and delivers trailers per schedule.
• Performs hook/unhook procedures safely.
• Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Secures equipment and freight; handles damaged goods and returns.
• Completes daily hours of service logs; maintains records.
• Keeps tractor and loading dock area clean; performs other duties.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

DOT regulations

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday dispatching around 4:00pm
• Quarterly Safety Bonus and Benefits Day 1 of Employment
• CDL A with Doubles Endorsement required

Job Description

Position Details:

• Daily Pay rate of $271.30
• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday dispatching around 4:00pm
• Quarterly Safety Bonus and Benefits Day 1 of Employment
• CDL A with 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:

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

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 drives 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

Position 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

• 6+ 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)
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass road test
• 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 approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location.

Compensation

Daily Pay rate of $271.30