Class A Shuttle Driver

PFG | Performance Good Group • Louisville, KY

7d • $60,000

About The Position

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company providing fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry through distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. The company reports more than $23 billion in revenue.

The Shuttle Driver transports empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and delivers full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. The driver operates tandem trailers, tractor trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, complying with Department of Transportation regulations and company safety policies. The role also involves professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and contributing as a team member to support the company.

The position has a four-day work week, Sunday through Thursday nights, with schedules that may vary. Starting average salary is $60,000 or more per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a current valid DOT health card or be able to obtain one.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight weighing approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location, throughout the shift.

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 for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and hazards.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies; inspect freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured.
• Ensure required route paperwork accompanies the load and is available upon dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedules.
• Perform hook and unhook procedures according to 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, 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) 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
• Education Level: High school or GED