Shuttle Driver

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated is hiring Shuttle Drivers in Louisville. This full-time role starts in the afternoon (2:00pm) with a Monday–Friday schedule and a local, home-daily route.

CDL Class A is required, and DOT safety inspections, paperwork, and on-time performance are essential. Responsibilities include safe operation of diesel trucks, pre/post-trip checks, proper cargo handling, and adherence to FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and have a valid Class A CDL for interstate driving.
• Able to read and clearly speak English; understand road signs and records.
• Capable of daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections per FMCSA rules.
• Able to back tractors/trailers safely to dock doors with other trailers nearby.
• Willing to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Must meet acceptable driving record requirements and comply with safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete start-of-shift activities, review schedule, and prepare for operations.
• Drive safely, follow motor vehicle laws, and perform safety inspections.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of trucks and trailers as required.
• Maintain FMCSA-compliant logs and documentation for loads.
• Load, secure cargo, and manage paperwork including bills of lading.
• Back trailers to docks and operate with landing gear as needed.
• Depart facility on time and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Truck/backing up trailers

Reading comprehension

English communication

Education

Class A CDL (Interstate)

Tools

Samsara device

Job description

Requisition ID: 262426

Locations: Louisville

Pay Range: Day rate $191.89 - Day rate, 1st Load $44, 2nd Load $66

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 2:00pm start time

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Job Overview

Start the day in Louisville

5 day work week - Monday - Friday

2:00pm start time

CDL Class A - required

The Shuttle Drivers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination Commercial Motor Vehicles to transport and deliver products or materials under FMCSA regulations and company policies. This role is an essential "local" logistical position that has a set route between a production facility and a local warehouse, meaning drivers can expect to be home daily.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and productive workday by promptly completing the start of shift activities, reviewing the work schedule, checking equipment and supplies required to perform the scheduled work, and preparing for operations.
• Drive safely following all motor vehicle laws without distraction and maintain a safe working environment by completing all assigned safety training activities and adhering to all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to conducting Department of Transportation (DOT) daily pre-trip and daily post-trip inspections of vehicle, if required.
• Conduct a daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection and in route safety inspection of trucks and various trailers to ensure safe operation of all equipment according to FMCSA regulations.
• Always operate the tractor-trailer safely and legally, in compliance with all applicable laws and company policy.
• Check and complete accurately and legibly all the required paperwork associated with freight, obtaining required signatures and documentation verifying cargo pick-up and delivery. Utilizing Samsara device to upload bill of lading and proof of delivery for each load.
• Use an electronic log to ensure a record of daily service hours following FMCSA, state, and company requirements.
• Load and secure cargo against movement or damage within the trailer while maintaining seal control as required, frequently backing trailers up to the dock doors with other trailers on either side of the dock. Raise and lower landing gear, open and close cargo doors. Climb on and off landing gear.
• Attendance expectations is that drivers depart the facility by their published start time.
• Couple and uncouple trucks from various trailers, slide tandems as needed; secure all equipment and machinery, complete all required paperwork and refuel truck with diesel fuel and DEF.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to traverse steps, platforms, protrusions, narrow accesses, concrete, steel, wood floors, uneven surfaces, to safely enter and exit tractors and trailers; while lifting and carrying, up to 25 lbs. and infrequently lifting, jerking, or pulling up to 100lbs. 5th wheel, sliding tandems with or without accommodations.
• Requires frequent walking, bending, climbing in and out of tractors and trailers, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to back trailers up to the dock doors with other trailers on either side of the dock.
• Ability to read and comprehend information relayed by Driver Manager or the Production, Receiving Facilities.
• Must be able to lower and raise landing gear, open and close cargo doors while climbing on and off the vehicle safely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess 12 months (1 year) of verifiable driving experience within the previous 24 months (2 Years).
• Must have and maintain a valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) valid for Interstate driving using manual and automatic transmission, without an air brake restriction from the state of residence.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Must have the ability to read and clearly speak the English language. Understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Work Environment

• Work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions.
• 25% of work time is outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including high and low temperatures, humidity, wind, and rain, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.