Shuttle Driver CDL A

Performance Food Group•Milwaukee, WI

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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, following Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. You communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, and perform assigned duties in support of the team and company. Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its teams support customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies.

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 first-shift schedule; the posting lists Sunday through Thursday days, with schedules subject to variation.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
Have a current DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
Be able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; product generally ranges from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer for compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues and needed repairs.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines, and immediately report safety hazards.
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-up and unhook procedures in accordance with 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 a daily record of hours of service and enter it in the log 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.