CDL Class A Shuttle Driver

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Here is an overview of the position.

• Pay:
  Annual earning potential $65,000 - $75,000
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday – Thursday, starting at 4:00 PM until the last trailer is shuttled (typically by 2:00 AM). Average 10 hours per shift.

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

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers ensure the customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, and they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers. As a Shuttle Driver, you will transport empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and then turn around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations.

You will drive a tandem trailer, tractor‑trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and company policies.

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post‑trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspects equipment to ensure it meets company safety standards.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies; immediately reports all safety hazards.
• 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, returning them to the driver check‑in base facility and completing necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters them in the log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 12 months commercial driving experience
• High school diploma/GED or state‑approved equivalent
• Internal candidates must be in good standing
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement
• Must be 21 years of age
• Meets all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Work required 3rd‑shift schedule, Sunday‑Thursday nights (schedules may vary)
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• 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 between 10–35 pounds and up to 60–90 pounds.

$75,000 annually.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services