🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Columbus, Ohio
- Route type: Dedicated Local Night Shuttle
- Freight: Big-box retail pallets, seasonal store replenishment
- Schedule: Fixed night dispatch cycle, 9 PM–8 AM departure window
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery between distribution center and retail stores
- DOT inspections at yard exit and store arrival points
- ELD log updates across multi-stop night cycles
- Load securement verification on mixed pallet freight
- Loading/unloading support during dock or liftgate operations
- Compliance handling for appointment windows and delivery scans
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year verifiable driving experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Occasional lifting, pallet handling, dock activity
Endorsements
None required (Hazmat not needed)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated night shuttle rotation pool
- Fleet average age: 4–7 years mixed regional fleet units
- Features: 53’ dry vans, liftgate trailers (select stores), Qualcomm dispatch, forward-facing cameras
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after night route completion
- Weekend rotation typically every 3rd week depending on freight cycle load
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- West Jefferson DC → Columbus I-270 retail belt loop (overnight store drops, dock congestion near urban retail nodes)
- Columbus → Dayton corridor via I-70 West (yard staging delays at DC outbound gates)
- Columbus → Cincinnati retail replenishment run via I-71 South (early AM dock queues and receiver wait times)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this strictly night driving?
Yes, routes are scheduled overnight to align with retail receiving windows and reduced highway congestion.
How many stops per shift?
Typically 4–8 retail deliveries depending on route assignment and store clustering.
Is unloading required?
Mostly dock-based drop-and-hook, with occasional liftgate or pallet assist at smaller retail sites.
Are routes consistent?
Core corridors remain stable, but stop sequencing may shift due to store demand cycles.
What causes delays?
Yard congestion at West Jefferson and early-morning store receiving backups are the primary delay points.
Is weekend work required?
Occasional rotation every few weeks depending on freight volume and retail peak cycles.
💼 Career Opportunities
Dispatch notes show steady retail freight movement across Central Ohio distribution nodes with consistent overnight demand tied to big-box replenishment cycles. Drivers entering this lane typically remain on structured night shuttle rotations with predictable dock patterns and repeat store loops. Over time, operators can move into trainer positions, regional shuttle coordination, or dedicated account lanes serving higher-volume retail corridors. Some drivers transition into safety compliance roles or yard management support as experience with store delivery timing and staging flow increases. Freight volume remains stable year-round with moderate spikes during seasonal retail cycles, keeping lane utilization consistently active without long idle periods.
🔗 CDL-A Dedicated Retail Night Shuttle Driver (Big Box Distribution) – Columbus, Ohio
This dedicated night shuttle role supports high-frequency retail replenishment between West Jefferson distribution hubs and surrounding Ohio retail corridors. Drivers operate mostly overnight runs with structured store delivery windows and repeatable lane patterns across suburban and metro zones. Freight flow is concentrated around palletized consumer goods moving from DC staging yards into store docks before morning opening cycles. The position offers home daily scheduling with fixed night shifts and predictable route clusters, though occasional variation occurs during peak retail demand periods. Yard staging congestion at outbound distribution terminals and early-morning store receiving activity can influence stop timing. Overall weekly earnings align with operational mileage and stop count consistency, with structured dispatch sequencing designed to minimize daytime highway exposure while maintaining steady retail supply flow across the region.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for CDL-A Dedicated Retail Night Shuttle Driver (Big Box Distribution) in Columbus, Ohio.
