Shuttle Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice•Corbin, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Driver transports unloaded and loaded trailers between the shuttle point and the warehouse in Louisa, Kentucky. The position is based at the Corbin, Kentucky shuttle point. The driver is home every day and is scheduled to work Sunday through Thursday, starting at 6:00 p.m. Duties include moving and hooking trailers, maintaining delivery windows, inspecting the tractor-trailer, maintaining an electronic driver log, following DOT and company requirements, and refueling truck and reefer tanks. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a CDL Class A license with a Doubles Endorsement.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish essential job functions.
Be able to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
Have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with the management team and drivers.
Meet company standards for attendance and punctuality.
Be able to drive a tractor-trailer safely in adverse weather conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
Be able to operate truck equipment properly and safely, including man doors, a pallet jack, a 2-wheel dolly, and a truck ramp.
Be able to lift, push, and pull merchandise.
Pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.

Responsibilities

Transport unloaded and loaded trailers to and from the shuttle point location.
Drop and hook trailers as necessary.
Maintain delivery time windows.
Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
Inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws related to DOT and other applicable traffic regulations.
Maintain an electronic driver log according to DOT regulations.
Follow transportation policies, food and personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
Refuel truck tanks and reefer unit tanks when returning to the warehouse.
Perform other duties as assigned.