🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Madison, WI
- Route type: Local home-daily shuttle
- Freight: Warehouse-to-warehouse dry van / cross-dock drop & hook
- Schedule: Continuous shuttle cycles, 8–12 hour rotating daytime shifts
📋 Job Description
- Shuttle 53’ dry van trailers between Madison metro warehouses and distribution hubs
- Perform constant drop & hook trailer swaps at cross-dock facilities
- Stage inbound and outbound freight for retail and e-commerce operations
- Maintain yard flow efficiency during peak dispatch windows in Sun Prairie and Fitchburg
- Coordinate with dock supervisors to reduce trailer dwell time
- Conduct pre/post-trip inspections on day cab equipment
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months preferred, shuttle experience a plus
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Trailer coupling, dock checks, yard maneuvering
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Mixed day cabs (Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL)
- Fleet average age: 3–6 years
- Features: Drop & hook system, Samsara/Omnitracs ELD, yard spotting, high-cycle shuttle duty wear
🗓 Typical Weekly Schedule
- Monday: Madison → Sun Prairie warehouse loops
- Tuesday: Fitchburg cross-dock shuttle rotations
- Wednesday: Madison distribution hub staging cycles
- Thursday: DeForest logistics park transfers
- Friday: Mixed metro shuttle coverage (peak freight volume)
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Madison, WI → Sun Prairie, WI (retail DC shuttle loop via US-151)
- Madison, WI → Fitchburg, WI (cross-dock freight via Beltline Hwy)
- Madison, WI → DeForest, WI (warehouse staging runs via I-90/I-39 corridor)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
Operational bonuses tied to yard efficiency, safety compliance, and trailer turnaround speed in high-volume Madison logistics corridors.
📝 Hiring Process
⭐ Why Drivers Choose This Job
- Consistent home-daily schedule with predictable metro loops
- High-frequency short runs reduce long highway fatigue
- Stable warehouse demand across Madison logistics network
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pay range?
$950–$1,250 weekly depending on shift and overtime hours.
Is this home daily?
Yes, drivers return home daily with multiple shuttle cycles per shift possible.
What freight is hauled?
Warehouse-to-warehouse dry van trailers and cross-dock freight.
What equipment is used?
Day cabs with drop & hook 53’ trailers and ELD tracking systems.
Is experience required?
6 months CDL-A experience preferred but strong local backing skills matter most.
What areas are covered?
Madison metro including Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, and DeForest logistics zones.
📊 Local Market Insights
Madison’s logistics network is driven by high-volume retail distribution, grocery supply chains, and e-commerce cross-dock activity concentrated along US-151 and the Beltline corridor. Constant short-haul trailer cycling between Sun Prairie and Fitchburg creates steady yard congestion and high demand for shuttle drivers who can maintain fast dock turnover.
🔗 CDL-A Local Shuttle Driver – Madison, WI Warehouse Transfers
Madison, WI CDL-A shuttle drivers are in steady demand due to continuous warehouse-to-warehouse freight movement across the metro area. This local home-daily role offers $950–$1,250 per week, structured 8–12 hour shifts, and drop & hook operations supporting retail and distribution flow across Dane County logistics corridors.
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