CDL-A Local Automotive Supply Chain Shuttle Driver
Hiring Radius: Montgomery Area
📍 Montgomery, AL 🚚 Local Dedicated ⚙️ Day Cab EQUIPMENT
● Terminal Location: Montgomery, AL
Average Weekly Pay
$1,250 – $1,650
Sign-on Bonus: $1,500
Home Time: Home Daily
Driver Type: Local Shuttle
Position Overview
A mid-sized transportation company supporting automotive manufacturing operations in central Alabama is hiring CDL-A drivers for Local Dedicated Automotive Supply Chain Shuttle operations based in Montgomery, AL.
This position supports time-sensitive automotive freight moving between supplier facilities, sequencing centers, cross-dock locations, and manufacturing operations throughout the Montgomery automotive corridor. Drivers typically work local shifts and return home daily.
Pay Breakdown & Earnings Structure
Compensation for this local automotive shuttle position includes the following components.
Weekly Average Pay $1,250 – $1,650 per week
Hourly Pay $29.00 – $36.00 per hour with overtime according to company policy
Detention Pay $22 per hour after 90 minutes
Extra Shuttle Move Pay $20–$35 depending on customer location
Breakdown Pay $125 per day
Weekend Production Coverage Premium $75–$125 per shift
Quarterly Safety Bonus Up to $300
Annual Performance Incentive Up to $1,000
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 total paid in installments: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days
Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Home daily schedule with local operations in the Montgomery automotive corridor
- Consistent freight volume tied to established automotive production networks
- Mix of drop-and-hook, live unload, and live load operations
- Well-maintained day cab fleet with assigned tractors when available
- Steady workload connected to manufacturing activity rather than seasonal retail demand
- Dedicated local dispatch team supporting automotive supply chain operations
Equipment & Fleet Specifications
The fleet consists primarily of day cab tractors supporting dedicated manufacturing accounts.
Tractor Makes: Freightliner Cascadia, International LT, Kenworth T680 Day Cabs
Model Years: 2020–2024
Tractor Configuration: Day cab tractors with automatic transmissions, tandem axle, air ride suspension, disc brakes on newer units, governed fleet speed
Assigned Tractor: Assigned when available with limited slip-seating during vacation coverage
Trailer Types: 53' dry van trailers, automotive-spec logistics trailers, roll-door trailers
Trailer Age: 3–8 years
Safety Systems: Forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, electronic stability control
ELD: Samsara ELD platform
Technology: Qualcomm onboard messaging, inward-facing event-triggered dash cameras, GPS route tracking
Home Time Frequency & Time Off
Drivers generally start and finish each shift at the Montgomery terminal or designated customer yard and return home daily.
Home Time: Home Daily
Schedules: Day shift, evening shift, limited overnight manufacturing support schedules
Real Routes Our Drivers Take
Typical freight lanes include shuttle movements supporting the Montgomery automotive corridor.
Primary Lanes: Montgomery to Vance, Montgomery to Tuscaloosa, Montgomery to Auburn, Montgomery to Opelika, Montgomery to Prattville, Montgomery to Greenville
Operating Area: Central Alabama automotive corridor along I-65, US-31, US-80, I-20/59
Daily Movements: 2–5 shuttle movements daily with multiple trailer swaps and customer visits
Freight Specifications
Drivers transport automotive manufacturing freight including stamped metal components, assembly parts, interior trim materials, plastic molded components, packaging materials, returnable racks, empty containers, production support inventory, and sequenced automotive parts. Freight is typically palletized or loaded into dedicated automotive containers and racks.
Operation Mix: 40% drop-and-hook, 35% live unload, 25% live load
Backhaul: Empty racks, returnable containers, packaging materials, rejected production inventory, empty pallets
Requirements
CDL License: Valid CDL Class A license
Experience: Minimum 12 months verifiable CDL-A experience preferred. Experience with local, dedicated, manufacturing, or shuttle operations preferred
Other: Ability to operate automatic transmission equipment. Acceptable MVR and safety record. Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening. Ability to comply with customer facility safety requirements
Hiring Process
Most qualified applicants receive an initial recruiter call within one business day of submitting an application. The hiring process typically includes application review and recruiter screening, CDL verification and MVR review, previous employment verification, DOT drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse query, background review, conditional employment offer, paid orientation at the Montgomery terminal, customer account training and equipment familiarization, truck assignment and dispatch scheduling.
Orientation typically lasts one to two days and covers safety procedures, automotive customer requirements, ELD operation, dispatch communication processes, equipment inspection standards. Most drivers complete onboarding within approximately 5–7 business days. First dispatch assignments are generally issued within one to three days after orientation and completion of all compliance requirements.
A Typical Day
Most shifts begin at the Montgomery terminal or designated customer drop yard. Drivers typically receive their first trailer assignment before reporting and complete a tractor inspection before proceeding to pickup locations.
Shift Start Shifts begin between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM or 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM depending on customer production schedules.
Workflow Supplier facility check-in, trailer pickup, documentation review, manufacturing delivery, empty rack retrieval, return to supplier or warehouse, next dispatch assignment.
Daily Operations Drivers complete 2–5 shuttle movements with multiple trailer swaps and customer visits per shift. Communication with dispatch for updated move schedules.
Drivers return to the terminal daily. Dispatch frequently adjusts priorities throughout the day when production schedules shift.
Dispatch & Load Planning
Automotive shuttle dispatch is highly structured but remains sensitive to manufacturing changes. Drivers typically receive initial assignments before shift start and updated move schedules throughout the day.
Dispatchers coordinate directly with plant logistics teams, supplier shipping departments, yard coordinators, and warehouse supervisors. Communication occurs through Samsara messaging, phone calls, and dispatch software updates. When production interruptions occur, dispatch may reprioritize freight.
Dock Operations
Most customers require gate check-in, appointment verification, trailer number confirmation, seal verification when applicable, and plant-specific safety procedures. Drivers report to security personnel before receiving dock assignments.
Drivers verify BOL accuracy, confirm rack counts, review returnable container paperwork, obtain signed POD documentation. Detention begins after company-established free time thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the home time for this position? A: Home Daily
Q: What equipment is used? A: Freightliner Cascadia, International LT, Kenworth T680 Day Cabs (2020-2024 models)
Q: What is the weekly pay range? A: $1,250 – $1,650 average
Q: What freight is hauled? A: Automotive manufacturing components and returnable racks on shuttle routes
Q: What experience is preferred? A: Minimum 12 months verifiable CDL-A experience preferred
Career Opportunities
This local automotive shuttle position suits CDL-A drivers seeking stable daily home time in a manufacturing supply chain environment. The role involves consistent shuttle movements tied to production schedules in Alabama's automotive corridor rather than long-haul or seasonal retail freight.
Drivers manage time-sensitive deliveries, multiple daily trailer swaps, and coordination with plant logistics in a Just-In-Time operation. The position emphasizes operational awareness, communication with dispatch, and adherence to customer appointment windows alongside safe driving.
CDL-A Truck Driving Jobs in Montgomery, Alabama
CDL-A local truck driving jobs in Montgomery, Alabama center around the region's strong automotive manufacturing sector. The Montgomery area serves as a key hub for supplier facilities, sequencing centers, and production operations connected by major routes including I-65.
Local CDL-A shuttle positions support Just-In-Time delivery of automotive components between industrial parks, warehouses, and manufacturing plants. This environment features frequent trailer exchanges, appointment-based dock operations, and coordination with production schedules typical of dedicated automotive supply chain work.
Class A CDL drivers in the Montgomery market benefit from daily home time while operating day cab equipment on established regional lanes. The concentration of automotive activity provides steady freight demand for commercial truck drivers familiar with manufacturing logistics and time-sensitive deliveries.
