CDL A Shuttle Driver

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company—building lasting relationships with our customers.

As a Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in our operations by transporting empty trailers to the operating company’s warehouse locations and turning around to deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations. The Shuttle Driver drives a tandem trailer, tractor trailer, and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers and delivering full trailers with various products in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

You will communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.

• Perform all required safety checks, including pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of tractor/truck and trailer, according to DOT regulations and company safety standards.
• Report all safety issues and required repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe‑driving guidelines and policies; immediately report all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Ensure all required route paperwork is available for the driver upon dispatch.
• Drive and deliver trailers according to the predetermined route schedule.
• Perform hook/unhook procedures in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas; ensure all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and secured.
• Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailers, bring back to driver check‑in at the base facility, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete the daily record of hours of service and enter it in the log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 12 months of 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.
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Work requires 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 ability to secure a new DOT Health Card.
• Ability 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. Products generally range from 10–35 pounds and up to approximately 60–90 pounds.

• 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, with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• Nighttime routes:
  Sunday–Thursday dispatching after 5:30 pm.
• DOUBLES Endorsement required; position pays $31.20 per hour, paid weekly.

Performance Food service, a PFG broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick‑service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies.

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the “Company”) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.