CDL A Shuttle Driver

About the Team

Performance Foodservice, the broadline distributor for Performance Food Group, maintains unique relationships with local customers ranging from independent restaurants and hotels to healthcare facilities and schools. Our team of sales reps, chefs, and consultants builds close partnerships with these clients, offering advice on operational improvements, menu development, and product selection. We deliver delicious food while going above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

About the Role

As a Shuttle Driver, you will play a vital role in the operation of our business by transporting empty trailers to warehouse locations and delivering full trailers to domicile or shuttle yards. You will drive tandem trailers, tractor-trailers, or straight trucks on intrastate and interstate routes, ensuring all freight is transported safely and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

This role is essential to supporting America's food distribution system. You will interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. The position offers growth opportunities within a safe and inclusive working environment that fosters a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Schedule and Pay

This is an overnight position running Sunday through Thursday. Starting pay is $32 per hour. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for on-the-spot application submission assistance and interviews.

Equal Opportunity

Performance Food Group provides equal employment opportunity 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Links at Lang Farm, 39, Essex Way, Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05452, United States

Essex, Vermont

Key Responsibilities

check_circleTransport empty and full trailers to warehouse and yard locations
check_circleFollow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines
check_circleInspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured
check_circlePerform hook and unhook procedures for trailers
check_circleCollect and secure damaged goods and customer returns
check_circleUnload equipment and remove trash from trailers
check_circleMaintain general housekeeping in tractor and loading dock areas
check_circleComplete daily hours of service logs and route paperwork
check_circleConduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections on tractor and trailer

Requirements

verifiedHigh School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
verified12+ months of commercial driving experience
verifiedValid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement
verifiedMust be 21 years of age
verifiedClean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
verifiedValid current DOT Health Card
verifiedAble to hand-lift 60 to 90 pounds

Benefits & Perks

check_circleDay 1 Health & Wellness Benefitscheck_circleEmployee Stock Purchase Plancheck_circle401K Employer Matchingcheck_circleEducation AssistancePaid Time Off

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: CDL A, Doubles Endorsement, Dot Regulations, Tractor Trailer, Straight Truck, Tandem Trailer, Lift Gate, Two-Wheeler.

Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice

What does a CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice will transport empty and full trailers to warehouse and yard locations; follow dot regulations and company safe driving guidelines; inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; and perform hook and unhook procedures for trailers.

What are the requirements for this CDL A Shuttle Driver role?expand_more

To qualify for the CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice position, applicants should have: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent; 12+ months of commercial driving experience; Valid CDL A with Doubles Endorsement; Must be 21 years of age; Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years; and Valid current DOT Health Card.

Where is the CDL A Shuttle Driver role at Performance Foodservice located?expand_more

CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice is based in Links at Lang Farm, 39, Essex Way, Essex, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05452, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this CDL A Shuttle Driver job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Performance Foodservice has listed this CDL A Shuttle Driver role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this CDL A Shuttle Driver role?expand_more

CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

What skills do you need for the CDL A Shuttle Driver role at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Key skills for CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice include CDL A; Doubles Endorsement; Dot Regulations; Tractor Trailer; Straight Truck; Tandem Trailer; Lift Gate; and Two-Wheeler.

What education is required for CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.

What category does the CDL A Shuttle Driver role belong to?expand_more

CDL A Shuttle Driver at Performance Foodservice is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.