CDL A Shuttle Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

14d

About The Position

As a Shuttle Driver, you transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and then deliver full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. You drive tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, operating safely and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, answer questions accurately and promptly, and perform duties assigned to support the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Work a third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
• Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights; products generally range from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect tractors, trucks, and trailers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
• Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies; inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Ensure required route paperwork accompanies the load and is available at dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedules.
• Perform hook-up and unhook procedures according to safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor-trailers in designated areas.
• Keep equipment and freight appropriately locked and 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 necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, including $30.00 per hour plus a $2.00 night-shift differential.
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED