🗺 Location & Operations Context
- Base city: Milwaukee, WI
- Industrial ecosystem: heavy manufacturing, metal fabrication, machinery production
- Freight network: Milwaukee–Waukesha–Fox Valley industrial corridor
- Operational density: high concentration of plants, staging yards, and warehouse nodes
- Shift structure: continuous production-driven shuttle cycles (24/7 coverage)
Milwaukee functions as a manufacturing-heavy logistics hub where production continuity depends on rapid internal freight movement between plants, staging yards, and nearby distribution centers. The shuttle network supports synchronized supply flow across industrial parks in West Allis, Waukesha County, and northern Fox Valley connectors. Freight cycles are driven by production line timing rather than long-haul demand, creating consistent yard-to-yard movement throughout the day and night shifts.
📋 Job Description
- Move preloaded trailers between manufacturing plants and staging yards
- Execute drop-and-hook operations under strict production timing windows
- Coordinate dock alignment during peak manufacturing dispatch cycles
- Perform trailer inspections, seal verification, and coupling checks
- Manage yard congestion and staging lane assignments via dispatch systems
- Update ELD and Yard Management System (YMS) records in real time
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
3–6 months CDL experience preferred
Age
21+ years old
MVR
Clean driving record preferred, minor violations reviewed individually
Physical
Yard movement, trailer backing, coupling/uncoupling
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- International LT and Freightliner Cascadia day cabs
- 53’ dry van trailers and yard tractors
- Fleet age: 2–7 years
- Automatic transmissions standard
- GPS tracking + Yard Management System (YMS)
- Preventive maintenance and scheduled inspection cycles
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after each shift cycle
- Fixed rotating shifts (day, swing, night)
- Predictable weekly schedule based on plant demand
- Optional weekend overtime availability
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Milwaukee Industrial Park → Waukesha Manufacturing Corridor (I-94 West)
- West Allis Plant Cluster → Port Milwaukee Staging Yards
- Milwaukee North Side Warehouses → Fox Valley Distribution Nodes (I-43 North)
- Milwaukee → Chicago Intermodal Rail Yards (I-94 South corridor)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDL-A required?
Yes, a valid CDL Class A license is required for all shuttle operations.
Is prior experience required?
3–6 months of driving experience is preferred, but entry-level drivers may be considered.
What is the physical workload?
Drivers handle yard movement, trailer coupling, dock backing, and frequent short-haul transfers.
What shifts are available?
Day, swing, and night shifts based on manufacturing demand cycles.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is common during peak production periods.
What equipment is used?
Day cab tractors, dry vans, and yard tractors equipped with GPS and YMS tracking.
💼 Career Opportunities
Entry-level shuttle drivers typically begin in yard transfer or plant-to-warehouse movement roles, learning dock coordination, trailer positioning, and production-based scheduling requirements. With experience, drivers transition into senior shuttle positions responsible for high-frequency routes and more complex staging operations involving multiple facilities. Continued performance and safety compliance can lead to yard supervisor roles, dispatch coordination, or fleet training positions where experienced drivers support onboarding and operational efficiency. Within larger manufacturing logistics networks, some drivers move into planning support roles that help optimize freight flow between production sites and regional warehouses. Over time, employees may advance into operations management, safety coordination, or dedicated account supervision roles overseeing multiple shuttle lanes. These progression paths emphasize reliability, equipment handling skill, and understanding of industrial production timing, creating structured long-term career development within manufacturing logistics environments and supporting stable internal workforce mobility across Milwaukee-area industrial fleets and warehouse systems.
🔗 CDL-A Manufacturing Shuttle Driver — Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee’s manufacturing sector continues to rely on high-frequency shuttle operations that connect industrial plants, staging yards, and regional distribution facilities across southeastern Wisconsin. This CDL-A Manufacturing Shuttle Driver role supports continuous freight movement between factory sites and warehouse nodes, ensuring production lines remain uninterrupted in metal fabrication, machinery assembly, and component supply chains. With weekly earnings of $1,200–$1,600 and hourly rates between $28 and $34, the position reflects local demand driven by dense industrial clustering and short-haul freight cycles. Drivers operate within structured yard environments where timing precision, dock coordination, and safe trailer handling are essential for maintaining operational flow. The Milwaukee–Waukesha–Fox Valley corridor provides consistent freight activity supported by interstate access via I-94 and I-43, reinforcing predictable shuttle demand throughout the week. This role offers stable home-daily scheduling aligned with manufacturing cycles, creating sustained employment opportunities within regional logistics networks that depend on continuous material transfer and warehouse synchronization.
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