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As a Shuttle Driver, 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. The Shuttle Driver is responsible for driving a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes for the purpose of transporting empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations. Turns around and delivers full trailers with various products to domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Job Responsibility:
Transport empty trailers to the Operating Company warehouse locations and turn around and deliver full trailers to domicile/shuttle yard locations
Drive a tandem trailer, tractor trailer and/or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes
Perform all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Report all safety issues and/or repairs required
Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
Ensure all required route paperwork is with tractor trailer load and available to driver upon dispatch
Drive and deliver trailers according to predetermined route schedule
Perform hook/unhook procedures per safety guidelines
Park and store tractor trailers in designated areas
Ensure all equipment and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
Collect and secure damaged goods and customer returns in empty trailer to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and complete necessary paperwork
Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
6+ or 12 months of commercial driving experience
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 past 3 years
Work required 3rd shift schedule, Sunday -Thursday nights (schedules may vary)
Pass pre-employment drug test
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 from approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location.
Nice to have:
1+ years commercial driving experience
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)