Shuttle Driver

Performance Food Group•Marshall, MN

About The Position

As a Shuttle Driver, you transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and deliver full trailers to domicile or shuttle-yard locations. You drive a tandem trailer, tractor-trailer, and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, operating safely and on schedule in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. You communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and perform assigned duties to support the company. The position pays an average of $38.61 per hour after training and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to terms. The overnight schedule is Sunday through Thursday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and continuing until finished. Average driving time is 11 hours per shift, with duty time of up to 14 hours. Schedules may vary. Performance Foodservice is a broadline food distributor serving customers including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams provide customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
Valid CDL A license with Doubles Endorsement.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past 3 years.
Work a third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
Hold a current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases or freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with onboard computers and electronic log systems, such as PeopleNet.
Experience with hand-held point-of-delivery scanning systems, such as POD.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report required repairs and safety issues.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies, and immediately report safety hazards.
Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
Ensure required route paperwork is with the load and available upon dispatch.
Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
Perform hook-up and unhook procedures according to safety guidelines.
Park and store tractor-trailers in designated areas and ensure equipment and freight remain secured.
Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in the 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.
Record hours of service daily and enter them in the log according to 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.
Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, providing accurate and timely answers.