CDL A Shuttle Truck Driver (Home Daily)

Performance Food Group•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Shuttle Driver transports empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and delivers full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. The driver operates a tandem trailer, tractor-trailer, and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, completing deliveries safely, on time, and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role involves professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and contributing as a team member to support the company’s operations. The position is home daily and follows a Sunday-through-Thursday overnight schedule, with dispatch around 7 p.m. and shifts usually ending around 5 a.m. Compensation is mileage- and drop-and-hook-based, with average annual earnings of $70,000–$80,000. Boots and protective gear are provided at no cost. The role supports Performance Foodservice’s distribution operations serving local restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid Class A CDL with Doubles Endorsement.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past three years.
Work a third-shift schedule Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
Hold a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight weighing approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location, throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience pulling doubles.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving 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 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 empty trailers, 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.
Record hours of service and maintain logs according to federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform general 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.