Shuttle Driver

US Foods•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$32

About The Position

Primary function of this position is to drive tractor trailers containing various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, etc.) to and from remote dispatch sites. As a US FOODS® Shuttle Truck Driver you will be operating a tractor-trailer (potentially doubles) between US FOODS® distribution centers and shuttle yards. Switching out loaded trailers with empty trailers, safely and efficiently. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Great Shuttle Truck Drivers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Shuttle Truck Drivers for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers. US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus. At US Foods®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work. Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see the “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.

Requirements

Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
6 months commercial driving experience required
Doubles endorsement required AND minimum 6 months driving with doubles endorsements preferred
Must be comfortable working overnight
Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.
Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions required

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

Responsibilities

Check Route Numbers and Account Numbers for All Assigned Deliveries
Check Customer Invoices of Product That Has Been Loaded
Moving Tractor to The Loading Dock to Attach Pre-Loaded Trailer And/or Attach 2nd Trailer with The Dolly
Hook trailers carefully making sure all connections are correct
Use Electronic Time Keeping System to Log in Time at Stop Site
Check for Returns and Paperwork on Trailers Shuttling Back to The Distribution Center
Performing Safety Checks on The Truck and Trailer
Fuel (As Required by The Division); Unhooking and Secure Trailer; Parking and Securing Tractor and Hand Truck
May be called upon to perform duties of Backhaul or Delivery Driver
Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection