CDL Class A Shuttle Driver
Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Gallatin
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Position Details: Daily Pay rate of $271.30
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday dispatching around 4:00pm Quarterly
Safety Bonus and Benefits Day 1 of Employment We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness
Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching,
Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more Growth
opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food
distribution system Safe and inclusive working environment,
including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect Position
Purpose: Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical
role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not
only make sure the 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 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
drives 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 Position Responsibilities may include, but not
limited to: Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post
trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according
to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects
tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety
standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety
issues and/or repairs required. Follows all DOT regulations and
company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports
all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and
secured freight. 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 to bring back to driver check-in at base facility and
complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and
remove trash from trailers as required. Completes daily record of
hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT,
state, and company requirements. Performs general housekeeping
duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and
clean as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED • 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. Company description Performance
Foodservice, PFG’s 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. The
Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes
above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve
their dreams. Awards and Accolades 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. Please click on the following links to
review: (1) our EEO Policy ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and
supplement ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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