Shuttle Driver CDL A

Performance Food Group•Milwaukee, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Driver transports empty trailers to operating company warehouse locations and delivers full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. The role drives tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and perform assigned duties to support the company. The position is based at the warehouse in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday nights, starting at 5 p.m. and working until finished; schedules may vary. The listed annual pay range is $70,000–$85,000.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 12 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report 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.
Hold a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Able to hand-lift and use equipment to move or stack product cases and freight generally weighing approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Foodservice distribution industry experience.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor, truck, and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly.
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 upon dispatch.
Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
Perform hook 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 necessary 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.
Hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight and product cases during the shift.