Shuttle Driver

Newport News VA

Full time

R282307

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (

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The Shuttle Driver is responsible for safely transporting tractor trailers loaded with food products between US Foods distribution centers and remote dispatch locations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely product movement while maintaining compliance with all DOT and company safety standards. Drivers perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, operate equipment in various weather conditions, and may occasionally assist with delivery or backhaul routes as business needs require. The ideal candidate holds a valid CDL Class A with doubles endorsement, has commercial driving experience, and is comfortable working overnight schedules.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS® i s one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

US FOODS® has a lot to offer **: **

• US FOODS® is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded

• We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work

• Paid Training AND Paid Overtime 

• Service recognition and employee rewards

• Excellent Leadership 

BENEFITS START DAY ONE : medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave.

Main Ingredients of the Job!

As a US FOODS® Shuttle Truck Driver you will be operating a tractor-trailer (potentially doubles) between US FOODS® distribution centers and shuttle yards. Switching out loaded trailers with empty trailers, safely and efficiently. Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service.

Schedule ** Sunday – Friday 5:00 pm - until complete **

Pay: Our Shuttle Truck Drivers earn $17.08 hour while training. Once trained our Shuttle Drivers earn: $315 Daily Minimum/Component Pa y

Great Shuttle Truck Drivers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our Shuttle Truck Drivers for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

• Check Route Numbers and Account Numbers for All Assigned Deliveries

• Check Customer Invoices of Product That Has Been Loaded

• Moving Tractor to The Loading Dock to Attach Pre-Loaded Trailer And/or Attach 2nd Trailer with The Dolly

• Hook trailers carefully making sure all connections are correct

• Use Electronic Time Keeping System to Log in Time at Stop Site

• Check for Returns and Paperwork on Trailers Shuttling Back to The Distribution Center

• Performing Safety Checks on The Truck and Trailer

• Fuel (As Required by The Division); Unhooking and Secure Trailer; Parking and Securing Tractor and Hand Truck

What you bring to the table

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 

• Must have valid CDL A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualified. 

• Minimum six months commercial truck driving experience or three months of foodservice or food and beverage truck delivery experience required. 

• Double Endorsement License Required

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods® team and one of the important faces of our organization. Our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, while building trusting relationships with customers.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Truck Drivers must visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required.

Please visit and click GO to login. If you can log into login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

The training base rate is $17.08 per hour and after training will be paid component pay based on miles, cases, and stops as applicable.

This role may also receive incentive compensation as applicable. ​

​Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here:

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more.

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