Shuttle Driver - Doubles

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is a broadline distributor serving local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The Shuttle Driver transports empty trailers to Operating Company warehouse locations and delivers full trailers to domicile or shuttle yard locations. The role involves driving tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, and/or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers and perform other assigned duties to support the company. The position pays $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with a quarterly performance incentive of $450 and a $200 kicker; earning all four quarters 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. Required work is also described as a third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights, with schedules subject to variation. Training lasts five weeks in Temple, Texas. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms; people who worked for a PFG-owned company within the previous six months are ineligible for that incentive. The company 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 Class A CDL with Doubles Endorsement.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
Clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
Work the required third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday nights; schedules may vary.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and road test.
Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
Able to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack freight cases of varying size and weight, generally 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 according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; take appropriate action when needed.
Report safety issues, required repairs, and safety hazards promptly.
Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving guidelines and policies.
Inspect trailers to confirm 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 hook-up and unhook 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 required paperwork.
Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
Complete 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.