Shuttle Driver

US Foods, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is hiring a CDL A Shuttle Driver based in Newport News, VA. You will advance from training at $18.00 per hour to a component pay structure averaging up to $45.00 per hour after training, with overtime potential based on experience and location.

The role requires operating tractor trailers, performing safety inspections, and delivering to dispatch sites. Expect overnight shifts and a dynamic, safety‑driven environment at a major foodservice company.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A license with necessary endorsements.
• Minimum 6 months of commercial driving experience required.
• Doubles endorsement preferred; overnight shifts required in some locations.
• Proficiency in English for communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive tractor trailers between dispatch sites with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
• Backhaul or delivery assignments as needed; adapt to changing routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
• Verify freight, monitor trailer temperatures, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Carry out additional duties assigned by management.

Skills

CDL Class A

Doubles endorsement

6 months commercial driving experience

Overnight shift availability

English language proficiency

Job description

Become A US FOODS® CDL A 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 Drivers start at $18.00 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 $45.00 per hour after training!

Schedule & Location

- Sunday - Friday | 5:00 PM – Completion | Newport News, VA

CDL A Shuttle Driver - Position Overview

Are 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 Responsibilities

• Safe 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 Requirements

• Lift/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.

Qualifications

• 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.

*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 $18.00/hr and $45.00/hr

As 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.

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