🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Orlando (MCO), Florida
- Route type: Local Airport Shuttles
- Freight: Air cargo pallets & containers
- Schedule: Variable based on flight arrivals
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: Multiple short-haul trips depending on flight schedule
- Average haul distance: 5–25 miles
- Primary freight lanes: MCO Cargo Terminals ↔ nearby warehouses & hubs
- Load type consistency: High (standardized ULD pallets & containers)
- Peak dispatch hours: Early morning & evening international windows
📋 Job Description
- Shuttle air freight containers and pallets between Orlando International Airport cargo terminals, staging yards, and local distribution warehouses
- Work with time-sensitive shipments including medical supplies, express retail, and perishable goods arriving on commercial and dedicated cargo flights
- Navigate strict airport security protocols, gate access, and terminal queuing systems
- Coordinate closely with cargo coordinators and terminal staff to align with variable flight schedules
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on day cab tractors and chassis equipment
- Maintain accurate ELD logs and airport clearance documentation
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year commercial driving preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to secure loads and work outdoors in Florida weather
Endorsements
TWIC card often required; airport security clearance compliance
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: International LT Day Cab (2020–2023 models)
- Fleet average age: 4–7 years
- Features: Automatic transmission, ELD integration, airport tracking systems, strict idle control
🧑✈️ Driver Type Fit Matrix
- New CDL-A driver fit: Possible with strong airport aptitude and reliability
- Experienced driver fit: Strong match for those comfortable with variable schedules
- Owner-operator fit: Not applicable (company equipment only)
- Team driving compatibility: Solo position
- Work-life balance rating: Moderate (daily home time but irregular hours)
🔄 Freight Cycle Workflow
- Load assignment flow: Dispatch based on real-time flight arrivals and customs release
- Pickup → delivery cycle: Short airport terminal to warehouse shuttles
- Drop & hook ratio: High (chassis/container swaps common)
- Detention handling: Paid standby and detention time
- Empty miles probability: Low due to localized operations
🏠 Home Time
- Daily home time with shifts that follow airport cargo windows
- Start times typically range from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM depending on daily flight activity
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- MCO Cargo Terminal A to nearby East Orlando logistics park (8–12 miles)
- Airport South Cargo to Kissimmee area distribution hub (15–20 miles)
- Return loads from warehouse staging yards back to MCO for next outbound
🧭 Route Scenarios (Dispatch Variants)
- Scenario A: Early international arrivals requiring immediate shuttles to warehouses during morning peak
- Scenario B: Mid-day gaps with standby at terminal followed by afternoon expedited moves
- Scenario C: Evening domestic cargo waves with multiple short container runs before night closeout
- Fallback Load Plan: Equipment repositioning or light warehouse support during flight delays
🏢 Company & Fleet Model
- Carrier type: Specialized airport logistics provider
- Dispatch model: Dynamic, flight-schedule driven
- Equipment ownership: Company-owned fleet
- Maintenance model: In-house with regular servicing
- Turnover risk: Moderate (airport environment demands reliability)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How predictable are the daily hours?
Shifts follow flight schedules, so they vary. You’ll know your window each day but expect changes with delays.
Is TWIC card mandatory?
It is often required for full access. We help qualified drivers with the process if needed.
How is detention and standby time handled?
Both are compensated separately from base hourly rate when waiting at terminals.
What kind of experience is preferred?
One year of commercial driving helps, especially any dock, yard, or airport-related background.
Are weekends required?
Airport cargo runs 7 days. Weekend work is common but rotates.
What trucks will I drive?
Modern International LT day cabs with automatic transmissions and container chassis.
🔗 CDL-A Airport Cargo & Freight Shuttle Driver – Orlando, Florida
This local CDL-A position focuses on airport cargo shuttles at Orlando International (MCO). Drivers move air freight containers and pallets on short routes between cargo terminals and nearby warehouses in the Orlando area. The work is hourly with additional pay for airport movements and detention time. Expect daily home time, though shift lengths vary with flight schedules. Peak activity often happens during morning and evening international arrivals, with waiting periods common between loads. The role suits drivers comfortable with airport security procedures and dynamic daily plans. Equipment consists of well-maintained International day cabs paired with 20/40 ft chassis. Drivers must be ready for Florida weather and occasional tight timelines on time-sensitive freight. Weekly earnings typically range $1,400–$1,900 depending on hours and activity. This is a solid opportunity for local drivers who prefer shorter hauls and consistent returns home each day while working in the busy logistics environment around one of Florida’s major airports.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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