Shuttle Driver

US Foods; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Shuttle Truck Driver to safely move tractor trailers between distribution centers and shuttle yards. You will switch loaded trailers with empty ones and perform basic safety checks, driving overnight as needed.

The role requires a valid CDL A with doubles endorsement and 6 months of driving experience. Training pays $17.08/hour, with a daily minimum/component pay after training, plus benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL A issued by your state with necessary endorsements.
• Minimum six months commercial truck driving experience or three months of foodservice/food & beverage delivery experience.
• Must be willing to work overnight shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer (potentially with doubles) between distribution centers and shuttle yards.
• Swap loaded trailers for empty trailers safely and efficiently.
• Log time and routes using the electronic time-keeping system and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

CDL A

Doubles endorsement

Overnight schedule

Commercial driving

Tools

Electronic Time Keeping System

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

The Shuttle Driver is responsible for safely transporting tractor trailers loaded with food products between US Foods distribution centers and remote dispatch locations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely product movement while maintaining compliance with all DOT and company safety standards. Drivers perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, operate equipment in various weather conditions, and may occasionally assist with delivery or backhaul routes as business needs require. The ideal candidate holds a valid CDL Class A with doubles endorsement, has commercial driving experience, and is comfortable working overnight schedules.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded
• We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work
• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Excellent Leadership

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Main Ingredients of the Job!

As a US FOODS® Shuttle Truck Driver you will be operating a tractor-trailer (potentially doubles) between US FOODS® distribution centers and shuttle yards. Switching out loaded trailers with empty trailers, safely and efficiently. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

Schedule Sunday – Friday 5:00 pm - until complete

Pay: Our Shuttle Truck Drivers earn $17.08 hour while training. Once trained our Shuttle Drivers earn: $315 Daily Minimum/Component Pay

Great Shuttle Truck Drivers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Shuttle Truck Drivers for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

• Check Route Numbers and Account Numbers for All Assigned Deliveries
• Check Customer Invoices of Product That Has Been Loaded
• Moving Tractor to The Loading Dock to Attach Pre-Loaded Trailer And/or Attach 2nd Trailer with The Dolly
• Hook trailers carefully making sure all connections are correct
• Use Electronic Time Keeping System to Log in Time at Stop Site

• Check for Returns and Paperwork on Trailers Shuttling Back to The Distribution Center
• Performing Safety Checks on The Truck and Trailer
• Fuel (As Required by The Division); Unhooking and Secure Trailer; Parking and Securing Tractor and Hand Truck

What you bring to the table

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualified.
• Minimum six months commercial truck driving experience or three months of foodservice or food and beverage truck delivery experience required.
• Double Endorsement License Required

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Truck Drivers must 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 https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you can log into 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.

The training base rate is $17.08 per hour and after training will be paid component pay based on miles, cases, and stops as applicable.

This role may also receive incentive compensation as applicable.

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. To review available benefits, please click here: https://benefitspricing.com/usfoods/2026/inputs.html

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