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

PFG | Performance Good Group

About The Position

As a Shuttle Driver, you will transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and deliver full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. You will drive tandem trailers, tractor trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, completing deliveries safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You will communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform assigned duties in support of the company. The position has a Sunday–Thursday evening schedule, with dispatch between 10:00 PM and 12:00 AM; schedules may vary. The role requires a doubles endorsement, and the posting states a minimum guaranteed earning of $325 per day. A $7,500 hiring bonus is offered subject to terms; employees who worked for a PFG-owned company within the prior six months are ineligible for the incentive.

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/or 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.
Pass a road test.
Hold a current valid 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 or freight generally weighing approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location, throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines; inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Ensure required route paperwork is with the load and available at dispatch.
Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
Perform trailer hook-up and unhook procedures according to safety guidelines.
Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas.
Keep equipment and freight locked or otherwise 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 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 and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.