Shuttle Driver

About This Role

Transport empty and full trailers between operating company warehouses and domicile/shuttle yard locations in a safe and timely manner, building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to 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
• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• Valid CDL A
• 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 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Benefits