Shuttle Driver

US Foods • Salem, VA

19d • $18 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

As a US Foods CDL A Shuttle Driver, you will drive tractor trailers carrying products such as meats, produce, frozen foods, and dry goods to and from remote dispatch sites. The role may also involve backhaul or delivery work when needed. Drivers start at $18.00 per hour during training and switch to component pay afterward, based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases. Drivers may average $45.00 per hour after training. The expected base rate is between $18.00 and $45.00 per hour, and the role may also include overtime compensation, a retention bonus, and component pay.

The schedule is Sunday through Friday, starting at 5:00 PM and continuing until completion, in Newport News, Virginia. The role involves overnight work, frequent stops, driving in inclement weather, and working in a multi-temperature environment, including temperatures as low as 0 degrees.

Requirements

• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Have at least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Be comfortable working overnight.
• Be able to read and communicate in English, including holding a conversation, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
• Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
• Be comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects, and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Have a doubles endorsement and at least 6 months of driving with doubles endorsements.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission; this may be required at specific locations.

Responsibilities

• Transport products between remote dispatch sites safely and efficiently.
• Perform backhaul or delivery roles when needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Verify truck freight and check trailer temperatures.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Overtime compensation may be available
• Retention bonus may be available
• Component pay may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed