🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Denver, Colorado
- Route type: Local / Regional Shuttle
- Freight: Automotive Parts (Dry Van)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, early AM starts, home daily to Aurora hub
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: 6–12 dealer stops
- Average daily miles: 160–240
- Primary freight lanes: Aurora hub to Denver metro, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and northern Front Range
- Load type consistency: Palletized OEM and aftermarket parts, pre-sorted by dealership
- Peak dispatch hours: 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
📋 Job Description
- Run scheduled shuttle routes hauling automotive components between the Aurora consolidation hub and dealership parts departments, repair shops, and regional warehouses
- Perform multi-stop deliveries along the I-25 corridor, E-470 loop, and US-36 to Boulder with precise timing to meet dealership service windows
- Verify VIN-linked inventory manifests and ensure correct pallet sequencing at each delivery point
- Handle occasional hot-shot urgent deliveries for critical breakdown repairs and warranty work
- Complete electronic proof-of-delivery uploads, return empty pallets and defective parts, and stage trailers at end of shift
- Work with real-time GPS routing and inventory scanning systems to maintain tight delivery schedules
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 1 year CDL-A experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record with no major violations
Physical
Able to handle multi-stop delivery schedules and basic warehouse/dealership logistics
Endorsements
None required beyond standard CDL-A
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated late-model tractors
- Fleet average age: 2–4 years
- Features: 2023 Freightliner Cascadia with Detroit DD15, DT12 automated transmission, air ride seats, quiet cab, inverter, and upgraded sleeper
- Trailer: 53-foot dry van with high-security seal system
- Technology: Omnitracs ELD, ePOD, real-time GPS optimization, and inventory scanning integration
🏠 Home Time
- Return to the Aurora consolidation center daily after completing routes
- Typical shifts run 9–12 hours with early morning dispatch aligned to dealership service hours
- Primarily Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday rotations during peak seasons
- Sundays off with flexible PTO available during slower periods
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Aurora hub → Denver metro dealerships (multiple stops along I-25)
- Aurora → Boulder and Lakewood repair shops via US-36 and local routes
- Aurora → Colorado Springs corridor service centers with northern Front Range returns
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are trailers pre-loaded at the Aurora hub?
Yes, most loads are pre-sorted and palletized by dealership code before your arrival.
How many stops per day?
Typically 6–12 stops depending on geographic clustering and daily order volume.
Will I need to unload the freight myself?
Dealership and service center staff generally unload using dock equipment or pallet jacks. Drivers focus on manifest verification and sequencing.
What happens with detention time?
Detention pay begins after 45 minutes at customer locations.
Do you run Saturdays?
Limited Saturday rotations during peak periods such as winter tire season or summer travel prep. Most weeks are Monday–Friday.
Is the truck assigned to one driver?
Yes, dedicated truck assignments are standard in this division.
🧭 Dispatch Notes
- Routes are built around dealership service department opening times and inventory alerts
- Emergency hot-shot parts receive priority rerouting throughout the day
- Backhauls consist of empty pallets, cores, and inter-dealership transfers
- System update: Real-time demand adjustments via dealership depletion alerts
- Load priority status: VIN-specific critical components flagged for first delivery
⚠️ Operational Considerations
- Denver metro traffic during morning rush hours on I-25 and E-470
- Tight delivery windows tied directly to vehicle repair schedules
- Variable winter weather conditions on Front Range routes
- Frequent short-haul stop-and-go driving with multiple customer locations
🔗 CDL-A Automotive Parts Shuttle Driver – Denver, Colorado
Denver-area CDL-A drivers looking for consistent local work with predictable home time have strong options in the regional automotive supply chain. This shuttle position moves critical OEM and aftermarket parts from the Aurora consolidation center to dealerships and repair facilities across the Front Range. Drivers typically cover 900–1,200 miles per week on familiar roads while maintaining tight schedules that support same-day and next-day vehicle repairs.
The role suits experienced drivers who prefer multi-stop work over long-haul miles. With average daily mileage in the 160–240 range, early starts, and a modern Freightliner fleet, drivers stay close to home while earning solid weekly pay through a combination of mileage, stop, and trailer swap compensation. Colorado’s growing vehicle population and dealership network create steady demand for reliable parts delivery drivers who can navigate both urban corridors and growing suburban service areas.
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