Class A CDL Shuttle Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

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About The Position

As a Shuttle Driver, you transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and deliver full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. You operate tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. The role includes communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and contributing as a team member to support the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with doubles endorsement.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Work the required third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
• Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight cases of varying sizes and weights, generally approximately 60 to 90 pounds depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect tractor, truck, and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs.
• 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 trailer hook-up and unhook procedures according to 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 daily hours of service 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

• Day 1 health and wellness benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• $7,500 hiring bonus, subject to terms; employees who worked for a PFG-owned company within the past 6 months are ineligible

What This Job Offers

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