Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a Driver, Dedicated Backhaul to operate tractor-trailers and straight trucks on local and interstate routes. You will ensure timely delivery of food products to customers and maintain safety and DOT compliance.

The role includes no-touch freight, standard schedule, and a welcome bonus upon joining. Uniforms are provided, with benefits and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to obtain.
• Able to hand-lift and move product cases/freight up to 60–90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive to assigned supplier/warehouse locations according to route and schedule.
• Deliver loads back to PFG warehouse locations ensuring correct product loaded.
• Perform load and paperwork inspections (counts, invoices, quality checks).
• Complete required backhaul paperwork accurately.
• Regularly update supervisor on route, load, and schedule.
• Report issues and changes; secure equipment and complete paperwork at shift end.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

CDL-A license

21+ years old

DOT Health Card

Clean MVR (past 3 years)

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America\'s most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday\'s, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• We are GROWING!

• Pay: $59,000 annually: per diem per dispatch

• Schedule: Sunday-Friday, 5-day route. Dispatch times: 11 AM-9 PM (schedule may vary).

• No-Touch Freight: No loading or unloading required. Drivers transport freight between designated locations.

• Driver-Friendly Equipment: Operate reliable, well-maintained equipment designed to support driver comfort, safety, and positive on-the-road experience.

• Welcome Bonus: $7,500. Terms apply. Anyone who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG)-owned company within the last six months is not eligible for this incentive.

• Uniforms provided

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!

The Driver, Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer (day cab/sleeper), tandem trailer and/or straight trucks on intrastate and/or interstate routes to pick up logistics\' loads and/or other related food and non-food product loads in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Driver Dedicated Backhaul is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers 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:

• Drive to assigned supplier/vendor and/or PFG warehouse locations according to a predetermined route and delivery schedule. The schedule and route types may be local and/or over-the-road, i.e., layovers. Over-the-road schedule length will vary based on the location\'s business needs.
• Delivers assigned loads back to PFG warehouse locations for receiving into inventory. Ensures timely pick-ups and the right product is received and loaded.
• Performs appropriate load and paperwork inspections including but not limited to product counts, invoices of products that have been loaded, quality checks and other related items as required.
• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all the required paperwork associated with backhaul operations.
• Routinely check in with direct supervisor to confirm route, load, and schedule.
• Advise direct supervisor of load drop-off/pick-up issues, schedule changes and other related information. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• 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

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the \"Company\") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the \"EEO is the Law\" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.