🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Detroit, MI
- Route type: Local Home-Daily Shuttle
- Freight: Automotive parts, warehouse replenishment, manufacturing supply chain freight
- Schedule: Structured 8–12 hour rotating shifts across day, night, and early morning operations
📋 Job Description
- Move trailers between automotive plants and supplier yards along the I-275 and I-75 industrial corridors
- Perform high-frequency drop & hook shuttle operations supporting just-in-time manufacturing cycles
- Navigate tight yard environments in Sterling Heights, Livonia, and Romulus logistics hubs
- Maintain continuous freight flow between Detroit-area distribution centers and assembly plants
- Coordinate with dispatch to ensure on-time trailer swaps and minimal dwell time
- Operate safely in high-traffic industrial zones with constant dock and yard congestion
✅ 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
Frequent backing, yard maneuvering in tight industrial spaces
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mixed fleet: Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, Volvo VNL (recent + high-mileage units)
- Dry van 53’ trailers with frequent drop & hook rotations across yard terminals
- ELD systems include Samsara and Omnitracs with occasional dispatch system delays
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after every scheduled shuttle shift
- Predictable return to yard with minimal layover risk
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Detroit, MI → Sterling Heights, MI (I-75 industrial automotive corridor shuttle)
- Romulus, MI → Livonia, MI (I-275 warehouse redistribution loop)
- Dearborn, MI → Warren, MI (I-94 manufacturing freight exchange route)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really home daily?
Yes, drivers return to Detroit-area yard daily after shuttle rotations.
What type of freight is moved?
Mainly automotive parts and warehouse supply chain freight.
Are the routes fixed?
Yes, structured repetitive shuttle lanes across I-275 and I-75 corridors.
Is backing experience required?
Strong backing skills are highly preferred due to tight yard operations.
What trucks will I drive?
Mixed fleet including Freightliner, Kenworth, and Volvo tractors.
Is overtime available?
Yes, overtime is common during peak automotive production cycles.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A shuttle position in Detroit provides long-term exposure to one of the most active automotive freight networks in the United States. Drivers begin in structured yard-to-yard shuttle operations, gaining experience in high-frequency logistics environments tied directly to OEM production schedules. Over time, drivers can transition into dedicated accounts, regional short-haul lanes, or trainer roles within the Detroit terminal system. While advancement is not guaranteed, consistent performance in time-sensitive shuttle operations can open access to higher-paying dedicated freight and specialized automotive logistics divisions. Some drivers expand into yard management, dispatch coordination, or inter-facility logistics planning roles. The Detroit market offers continuous freight demand, but operational intensity remains high due to tight delivery windows and just-in-time manufacturing requirements.
🔗 CDL-A Home Daily Shuttle Driver – Detroit, MI
Detroit’s automotive freight network is one of the most active logistics systems in the Midwest, driven by continuous production demand from major OEM plants and supplier hubs along the I-75, I-94, and I-275 corridors. CDL-A drivers in this region handle high-frequency shuttle movements between Sterling Heights, Livonia, Romulus, and Dearborn, ensuring uninterrupted parts flow for just-in-time manufacturing. This home daily shuttle role offers predictable scheduling, steady weekly earnings, and consistent yard-to-yard operations with minimal long-haul exposure. Drivers operate in high-pressure industrial environments where timing, precision backing, and dispatch coordination are essential. With Detroit’s dense warehouse infrastructure and automotive production cycles, demand for qualified CDL-A shuttle drivers remains stable year-round.
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