Truck Driver CDL-A Shuttle (Doubles)

Performance Food Group • Knightdale, NC

43d

About The Position

As a Driver, Shuttle, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. You will be responsible for transporting empty 28' coupled trailers (doubles) from HUB location and transporting to the home location. Then returning loaded doubles to the HUB. Standard pre-and post-inspections and coupling/uncoupling are part of the assigned job duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 1+ Years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A with Doubles Endorsement
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Must be 21+ of age.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years Foodservice distribution industry experience.
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet).
• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD).
• Doubles and Triples Endorsement preferred, but willing to train!

Responsibilities

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Ensures all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch.
• Drives and delivers trailers according to predetermined route schedule.
• Performs hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines. Parks and stores tractor trailers in designated areas.
• Ensures all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Collects and secures damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees