Shuttle Driver - Doubles

PFG | Performance Good Group

9d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The Shuttle Driver transports empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and returns with full trailers to domicile or shuttle-yard locations. The driver operates tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, following DOT regulations and company safety policies. The role includes professional communication with customers, vendors, and coworkers and other assigned duties in support of the company.

The position pays $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with a performance incentive of $450 per quarter and a $200 kicker; earning all four quarterly incentives results in $2,000. The schedule is listed as Sunday through Friday, with one to three trips dispatching between 2:30 p.m. and midnight depending on the load. The posting also notes a required third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights, with schedules subject to variation. Two weeks of training take place in Temple, Texas. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms; people who have worked for a PFG-owned company within the previous six months are ineligible for the incentive. The company also lists Day 1 health and wellness benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) employer matching, education assistance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and a safe and inclusive working environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for the past three years.
• Work the required third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Pass a road test.
• Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card.
• Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases/freight of varying sizes and weights throughout the shift; 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 to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action as needed.
• Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards 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 at dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
• 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.
• Maintain daily hours-of-service records and 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 and wellness benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Performance incentive of $450 per quarter with a $200 kicker; $2,000 if all four quarters are earned
• $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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