Shuttle Driver (Home Daily)

PFG | Performance Good Group

9d

About The Position

As a Shuttle Driver, you transport empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and deliver full trailers containing various products to domicile or shuttle yard locations. You drive tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring deliveries are safe, timely, and compliant with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. You communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answer questions accurately and promptly, work as a member of the department and organization, and perform other assigned duties to serve the company.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday nights, with a 3:00 p.m. dispatch; schedules may vary. Training pay is $225 per day, and average annual pay is $70,200. The role requires a valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Ability to work a third-shift schedule Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight and product cases of varying size and weight during the shift; product generally weighs approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of two-trailer driving experience with a doubles endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect tractors/trucks and trailers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards immediately.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies; inspect freight to ensure it is properly loaded and secured.
• Ensure required route paperwork accompanies the load and is available at dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedules.
• Perform trailer hook-up and unhooking procedures according to safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor-trailers in designated areas.
• Keep equipment and freight appropriately 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 necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Record hours of service daily and maintain 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

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth opportunities
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED