CDL Shuttle Driver
Company: Performance Foodservice
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: July 19, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: Position Details: $325 per day Sunday-Thursday
schedule Home Daily 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: 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. 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. P arks 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.
Qualification: • High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent • 12 months
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 • Pass post offer drug test •
Pass criminal background check in post offer process • Pass road
test • Attains or has 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 between 10-35 pounds and up to
between approximately 60 and 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 customers — providing advice on improving
operations, menu development, product selection, and operational
strategies. The Performance 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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