Shuttle Driver - Doubles

Performance Food Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Shuttle Driver to move empty trailers to warehouses and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yards. You will operate a tandem tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate routes, adhering to safety guidelines and DOT rules.

Training in Temple, TX; pay range $60,000-$70,000 annually plus a performance incentive and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Day-1 benefits, 401(k) matching, PTO, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6-12 months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Meet state licensing/certification requirements where applicable.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• 3rd shift schedule: Sun–Thu nights.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Pass road test.
• Valid current DOT Health Card or able to secure one.
• Able to hand-lift and operate two-wheeler, lift gate, and related equipment to move freight up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre/post trip safety checks and inspect tractor/trailer per DOT safety standards.
• Report safety issues and needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies; report hazards.
• Inspect trailer for proper loading and securing freight.
• Ensure route paperwork is available at dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to route schedule.
• Perform hook/unhook procedures safely.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Secure equipment and freight; handle damaged goods and returns.
• Unload equipment and clean trailers as required.
• Complete daily hours-of-service logs per regulations.
• Perform housekeeping in tractor and loading dock areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

CDL A

DOT Health Card

Drug test

Road test

Clean MVR

Lift equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lift gate

Job description

• Performance incentive - $450/Quarter with $200 kicker. If all four quarters earned - $2000.
• Schedule/Hours: Sunday-Friday, 1-3 trips dispatching between 2:30pm-12am depending on load.
• 2 weeks of training in Temple, TX
• $5000 sign on bonus,Terms Apply-Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.
• 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

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Pay: $60,000 to $70,000 Annually
• Performance incentive - $450/Quarter with $200 kicker. If all four quarters earned - $2000.
• Schedule/Hours: Sunday-Friday, 1-3 trips dispatching between 2:30pm-12am depending on load.
• 2 weeks of training in Temple, TX
• $5000 sign on bonus,Terms Apply-Any person who has worked for a Performance Food Group (PFG) owned company within the last 6 months is not eligible to receive this incentive.
• 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 is responsible for driving 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 or Equivalent Experience
• 6-12 months 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.

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

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.