CDL-A Local Just-in-Time Parts Driver Jobs Detroit MI

Hourly Pay with Overtime and Production Premiums

Compensation follows an hourly structure plus overtime after 40 hours, automotive production premium, and trailer exchange pay. Regular rate is $31 per hour with overtime at $46.50 per hour.

Detention pays $30 per hour after 90 minutes when approved. Sign-on bonus of $1,500 paid in stages at 30, 90, and 180 days.

Benefits for Eligible Drivers

The package includes medical insurance options, dental and vision coverage after eligibility, 401(k) retirement program, paid orientation, maintenance support, and safety program participation.

Production Schedule Realities

JIT manufacturing ties transportation directly to assembly activity. Supplier readiness, plant gate procedures, traffic on I-75/I-94 corridors, and changing production priorities can extend wait times or require mid-shift adjustments.

Trailer availability and dock congestion are common during peak periods. Dispatch coordinates changes to keep material flowing, but delays at facilities remain part of supporting automotive production.

Production Supply Workflow

Shifts start with pre-trip inspection and production assignments. Drivers handle supplier pickups or trailer exchanges, gate check-in, delivery to plants, empty returns, and next moves. Most days include 3–6 production movements with multiple trailer exchanges.

Dispatch sends updates as customer schedules evolve. Communication covers arrival times, delays, and equipment status. The day focuses on keeping suppliers connected to manufacturing while managing timing and documentation.

Daily Home Return Lifestyle

Drivers return home after each shift, allowing regular personal routines. Early starts align with supplier and plant activity around the Detroit metro area. Winter weather and traffic patterns affect commuting and operations.

The schedule supports family time on most evenings and weekends with occasional Saturday work during higher production periods.

Day Cab Fleet for Regional Moves

Tractors include Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T880 day cabs from recent model years with automatic transmissions. Trailers are 53-foot dry vans and automotive parts trailers.

Equipment features Samsara ELD, onboard communication, and safety systems including collision mitigation on newer units. Maintenance follows scheduled programs with company support.

Southeast Michigan JIT Lanes

Primary movements connect Sterling Heights, Livonia, Auburn Hills, Warren, Dearborn and other supplier areas to Detroit manufacturing operations. Routes use I-75, I-94, I-96 corridors and local industrial roads.

Weekly miles range 900–1,400 depending on production volume. Assignments change based on supplier demand and plant schedules.

Detroit Automotive Supply Corridors

The Detroit region supports dense manufacturing activity with supplier parks and assembly operations linked by major interstates. Freight demand stays consistent due to ongoing production needs across Southeast Michigan.

Industrial corridors around Dearborn, Warren, Sterling Heights and Livonia generate frequent short-haul movements of components between facilities. Traffic, construction and seasonal production shifts influence daily conditions.

Qualifications for JIT Operations

Valid Class A CDL with current medical card and acceptable driving record required. 6–12 months CDL-A experience preferred. Ability to handle industrial environments, appointments, and communication is necessary.

No HazMat endorsement needed. Candidates must pass DOT screening and meet safety standards.

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