Driver, Local Shuttle; Class CDL

Location:

Chantilly, VA

Division:
Road Transport, US

Job Posting

Title:

Driver, Local Shuttle (Class CDL-A)

Time Type:
Full Time

The local shuttle driver will be responsible for executing local deliveries within a 50‑mile radius with a 26‑ft box truck with the utmost care, professionalism, and accuracy.

• Local drivers start at $25.00 – $28.00 an hour, plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential for overnight shifts (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
• Company‑paid short‑term & long‑term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Generous PTO package – including vacation, sick time, birthday holiday, 3 floating holidays, and 6 paid holidays a year
• Bi‑weekly pay with Daily Pay options
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• Cell phone allowance
• Paid orientation including transportation, lodging, and meals

• Operate a 26‑ft box truck safely and in compliance with all traffic laws and the Department of Transportation
• Accurately and efficiently load and unload cargo, often using a manual or powered pallet jack
• Back the truck to the customer dock
• Maintain compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe, professional driving behavior
• Communicate with customer representatives in a pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner
• Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers
• Comply with all DOT requirements, including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion testing)
• Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle
• Ensure that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving
• Perform other duties as required

• CDL A License required
• Minimum of 2 years CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years (3+ years preferred)
• Meet DOT qualification requirements, FMCSR 391.41
• Experience in load securement, route planning, and navigating various road conditions
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive cargo with care
• Detail‑oriented mindset required
• Must have a TWIC or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days, if required

The employee must sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle, use hands and fingers to operate a steering wheel, controls, GPS devices, and other on‑board equipment, and reach with hands and arms. The role also requires the ability to climb in and out of the cab and trailer, and occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch during inspections, coupling/uncoupling, or loading/unloading activities.

The employee must be able to communicate effectively using verbal and hearing skills, often via CB radio or mobile devices. Vision requirements include the ability to see at a distance for safe driving, as well as close vision for reading documents, using electronic logs, and performing inspections.

• Frequently carry, push, or pull freight weighing 1–125 pounds
• Lifts up to 50 pounds
• Frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level
• Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals, not applicable on all trucks
• Frequently squat or crouch to handle and position freight
• Climb in and out of the truck 4–6 feet, 8–10 times daily with assistance of various steps and handholds; occasionally bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing
• Conduct pre‑trip inspection
• Fuel vehicles and check engine oil/coolant levels, perform preventative maintenance
• Must be able to spend at least 5% of the day standing and 5% of the day walking on surfaces such as wood, metal, and concrete. Surface may sometimes be slippery or wet
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, at waist level, and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck

The driver may be exposed to diesel fumes, airborne particles, and occasionally harsh weather conditions while loading or unloading. The work environment includes time spent both inside the truck cab (which may involve extended periods of sitting and exposure to engine…