Class A Shuttle Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group

2d

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 a tandem trailer, tractor-trailer, and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, safely and on schedule while following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The role also involves communicating professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, contributing as a team member, and performing other duties as assigned.

The position includes conducting vehicle and trailer safety inspections, reporting safety issues and repairs, checking that freight is loaded and secured, maintaining required route paperwork and hours-of-service logs, and following company and DOT driving policies. Duties also include hooking and unhooking trailers, parking and securing equipment and freight, handling damaged goods and returns, unloading equipment and materials, removing trash, and maintaining cleanliness in the tractor, loading dock area, and trailers.

The schedule is a required third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights, though schedules may vary. The work may involve hand-lifting and using a two-wheeler, lift gate, or other equipment to move or stack freight generally weighing approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 or 12 months of commercial driving experience (as worded in the posting).
• 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 record (MVR) for the past three 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 valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain 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 and freight of varying sizes and weights; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of commercial driving experience.
• Foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
• Experience with handheld point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
• 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 and unhook procedures according to safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor-trailers in designated areas and ensure equipment and freight are 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.
• Complete 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.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• 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