Shuttle Driver CDL A

PFG | Performance Good Group

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 tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, complying with Department of Transportation regulations and company safety policies. The role includes professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers and performing other assigned duties to support the company. The average annual pay is $70,000. The schedule is described as starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until finished, four days per week: Sunday and Monday, and Wednesday and Thursday. The posting also states that the required schedule is first shift, Sunday through Thursday, and that schedules may vary.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
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 3 years.
Work the required first-shift schedule; the posting specifies Sunday through Thursday days, with schedules subject to variation.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
Have a current valid 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 freight of varying sizes and weights; products generally weigh approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on location.

Responsibilities

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor/truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
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 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 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.