Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group (New); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheney Brothers is hiring a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to warehouse locations and return full trailers to yards. You will operate tractor-trailer or straight trucks on intrastate routes with a focus on safety and DOT compliance.

The role requires a valid CDL A with doubles, 21+ years old, and 1+ year driving experience. Night shift hours are 7:00 pm–9:00 pm with some Fridays. Salary ranges are typical for the region.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year or more commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet all state licensing/certification requirements.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• 3rd shift availability: Sunday-Thursday nights.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and road test.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks pre/post trip per DOT regulations.
• Report safety issues and necessary repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety guidelines.
• Maintain route paperwork with tractor-trailer loads.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to schedule.
• Complete hook/unhook procedures and secure loads.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Document hours of service and log accurately.
• Keep equipment and trailers clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL A license

Safety awareness

Logistics understanding

Communication skills

Tools

Lift gate

Job description

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high-impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world-class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people. Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

Job Description

Position Details

• Sunday - Thursday with occasional Fridays
• Night Shift - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dispatch
• Average annual pay: $70,200 - $74,500

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

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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year or more 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.

Preferred qualifications

• 6+ months of Two-trailer driving experience

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.