🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Jacksonville, FL
- Route type: Local home-daily shuttle
- Freight: E-commerce parcels, palletized retail goods
- Schedule: Rotating 8–12 hour shifts, nights & weekends
📋 Job Description
- Perform 8–15 short-haul trailer shuttles daily between fulfillment centers, sortation hubs, and last-mile stations along I-295 and I-10 corridors.
- Execute no-touch drop-and-hook operations with preloaded sealed 53' dry van trailers in high-volume yard environments.
- Coordinate with dock personnel using YMS for trailer positioning while completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
- Manage yard congestion and staging lane assignments during peak e-commerce waves with frequent empty pulls and live drops.
- Update ELD logs and verify seals during rapid repositioning moves averaging 80–180 miles per shift.
- Maintain Samsara telematics compliance while handling dock proximity alerts and collision mitigation systems.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months verifiable CDL-A experience, yard/shuttle preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Ability to couple/uncouple trailers, back into docks, and perform yard movements
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated day cab assignment from shared Jacksonville terminal pool
- Fleet average age: ~3 years with rolling replacement cycle
- Features: 360° cameras, collision mitigation, dock sensors, Samsara telematics
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid response for yard units
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final trailer repositioning and yard closeout each shift.
- Home daily returns aligned with fulfillment center wave schedules and dock availability.
- Weekend rotations determined by peak parcel volume and staffing needs across Northeast Florida hubs.
- Late inbound loads may extend shift by 1–2 hours with overtime compensation before return.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Westside Fulfillment Center → Cecil Commerce Center Sortation → I-295 South shuttle
- Jacksonville DC Yard → Last-Mile Station (Southside) → I-95 / local connectors
- Regional Sort Hub → North Jacksonville Delivery Station → I-10 East reposition
- Empty trailer pull from Last-Mile → Cross-dock staging → I-295 loop return
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical shift look like for the E-Commerce Shuttle Driver?
Drivers complete 8–15 short trailer moves between fulfillment centers and last-mile stations. Shifts run 8–12 hours with dynamic dispatch based on dock waves and volume.
Is this touch freight or no-touch?
This is strictly no-touch freight. Trailers are preloaded and sealed. Drivers focus on drop-and-hook, yard positioning, and shuttle movements only.
How many miles do drivers average weekly?
Weekly mileage averages 600–900 miles with high stop frequency but short distances between Jacksonville area logistics hubs.
Are trucks assigned or slip-seated?
Drivers receive consistent day cab assignments from the Jacksonville terminal pool. Equipment is primarily 3-year-old Freightliner Cascadias with automatic transmissions.
What are the start times and weekend requirements?
Start times vary from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM based on warehouse waves. Weekend rotation is required to support 24/7 e-commerce operations.
How does overtime and peak season pay work?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours. Peak seasons (Prime events) increase shuttle volume and available hours, boosting weekly earnings through additional shifts and safety bonuses.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Local CDL-A E-Commerce Shuttle Driver position in Jacksonville serves as an excellent entry point into stable warehouse logistics operations. Drivers gain extensive yard maneuvering, dock coordination, and shuttle experience that directly supports advancement within the regional network. Many progress from shuttle roles into dedicated local store delivery or cross-dock positions. Further opportunities include yard supervisor, dispatcher, or fleet trainer roles as drivers demonstrate safety compliance and operational reliability. The Northeast Florida e-commerce corridor offers consistent freight volume year-round, providing long-term career stability in a growing logistics hub. Internal promotion paths reward experienced drivers with access to newer equipment, specialized training, and leadership positions within the distribution network.
🔗 Local CDL-A E-Commerce Shuttle Driver – Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville’s strategic position as a major Southeast logistics center creates steady demand for experienced Local CDL-A E-Commerce Shuttle Drivers. This role focuses on efficient trailer movement between Amazon-style fulfillment centers, sortation facilities, and last-mile delivery stations serving Northeast Florida. With weekly pay of $1,300–$1,700 (approximately $24–$32/hr based on variable 50–65 hour weeks), a $1,000 sign-on bonus, and home daily scheduling, the position delivers reliable earnings in a modern ~3-year-old Freightliner Cascadia fleet equipped with advanced safety technology. Operations emphasize no-touch freight, short-haul efficiency, and coordination within busy industrial parks along I-295 and I-10. Drivers benefit from rotating shifts that support 24/7 parcel movement while maintaining strong home time. This role suits professionals seeking yard and shuttle experience in a high-volume e-commerce environment with clear paths for internal advancement.
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