Class A CDL Shuttle Driver - Virtual Hiring Event - 11/11 - 8am - 1pm

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is hiring a Shuttle Driver to transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and return with full trailers to domicile or shuttle-yard locations. The driver operates tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, delivering products safely and on time in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role also requires professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and performing assigned duties that support the company. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday nights, with dispatch between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM; schedules may vary. The position offers a minimum of $325 per day and a $7,500 hiring bonus subject to terms. Applicants who worked for a PFG-owned company within the previous six months are ineligible for the hiring bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid Class A CDL with doubles endorsement.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
Able to work a third-shift schedule Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Pass a road test.
Hold a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

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; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies; inspect freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured.
Ensure required route paperwork is with the load and available upon dispatch.
Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedules.
Perform trailer hook-up and unhooking procedures in accordance with safety guidelines.
Park and store tractor-trailers in designated areas.
Keep equipment and freight locked and secured.
Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in an empty trailer for return to driver check-in at the base facility, and complete necessary paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Record daily hours of service in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.