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Shuttle Driver

AT US Foods
US Foods

Shuttle Driver

Cookeville, TN

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

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With our Flex Scheduling options, a true work-life balance is within reach at US Foods! Multiple full-time shift/schedules available, options will include both 5-day & 4-day workweeks.



5-day workweek (2 days off)

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4-day workweek (3 days off)

Current schedule is Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 pm until the job is complete.

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We are looking for CDL-A Shuttle Truck Drivers who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS® family.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS® is 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 and 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. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link Health Plan Identifier (benefitspricing.com)

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.



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 the Tractor to The Loading Dock to Attach the 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 the 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 of commercial truck driving experience or three months of food service 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. JOIN OUR TRANSPORTATION TEAM!

*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 https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register and click GO to log in. If you can log into log in but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see the "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

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Client-provided location(s): Cookeville, TN, USA
Job ID: US_FOOD-R255671
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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