CDL A Shuttle Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

3d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company provides products and operational support to help customers succeed. The CDL A Shuttle Driver transports empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and delivers full trailers containing various products to domicile or shuttle-yard locations. The role involves driving tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, following predetermined schedules and complying with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers are expected to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and to help ensure deliveries arrive safely, in good condition, and on time. The position is scheduled Sunday night through Thursday night, with dispatch between 3 and 5 p.m.; schedules may vary. Drivers are local and are home every day. The posting lists average annual pay of $80,000–$85,000 and a $1,500 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility restrictions for people who have worked for a PFG-owned company within the past six months.

Requirements

At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
High school diploma, GED, or state-approved equivalent.
Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
At least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past 3 years.
Work a third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
Pass a road test.
Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Internal candidates must be in good standing.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight weighing generally 10–35 pounds and, depending on location, up to approximately 60–90 pounds throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines; inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Ensure required route paperwork accompanies the load and is available upon dispatch.
Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
Perform trailer hook-up and unhook procedures in accordance with safety guidelines.
Park and store tractor-trailers in designated areas and keep equipment and freight secured.
Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in an empty trailer, return them to driver check-in at the base facility, and complete required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record hours of service daily and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading-dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.