🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Laredo, Texas
- Route type: Local Home Daily Shuttle
- Freight: Refrigerated & Dry Grocery
- Schedule: Early AM start, 5 days/week with rotating Saturdays
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: Multiple dock-to-dock drops per shift
- Average haul distance: 150–300 miles round trip
- Primary freight lanes: Laredo warehouse clusters to McAllen corridor, North Laredo retail DCs, and San Antonio relay points
- Load type consistency: High – pre-loaded trailers with temperature-controlled and dry grocery
- Peak dispatch hours: 3:30 AM – 6:00 AM waves
📋 Job Description
- Perform high-frequency dock-to-dock shuttle runs supporting grocery redistribution between Laredo warehouse districts and regional consolidation hubs across South Texas
- Handle 2–5 stops per shift including drop-and-hook at DCs and occasional live unloads at retail supply docks
- Conduct pre-trip temperature verification, seal inspections, and post-delivery documentation in the ELD system
- Manage backhaul of empty pallets, return packaging, and consolidated grocery returns to central hubs
- Coordinate closely with warehouse clerks and receivers for staging updates and temperature compliance during peak retail demand periods
- Follow tight appointment windows for supermarket chains and cross-dock facilities while maintaining food safety standards
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months driving experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record with no serious violations in last 36 months
Physical
Able to complete temperature checks, seal verification, and light dock area tasks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated International LT Series tractors with sleeper cabs
- Fleet average age: Late model 2023 equipment
- Features: Automated manual transmissions, APUs, refrigerators, premium seating, inverter power, real-time temperature sensors, and Samsara ELD
🏠 Home Time
- Consistent home daily schedule with returns to Laredo every evening
- Shifts typically run 3:30 AM – 6:00 PM depending on assigned lanes and seasonal volume
- 5-day work week with rotating Saturdays and most Sundays off
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Laredo North industrial yards to local retail distribution centers
- Laredo consolidation hubs to McAllen corridor feeder points
- Shuttle relays from Laredo warehouses toward San Antonio-area cross-docks when volume spikes
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are trailers pre-loaded?
Yes. Most loads are pre-loaded at distribution centers. Drivers focus on pre-trip inspections, temperature logs, and drop-and-hook cycles.
How are detention situations handled?
Detention pay starts after 90 minutes at $20 per hour when delays occur beyond driver control.
Do drivers perform live unloads?
Occasionally at retail supply docks where receivers need pallet verification and temperature checks. Dock teams handle the majority of offloading.
What happens during peak retail periods?
Weekend and holiday prep cycles may include additional Saturday work or mid-shift reassignments to high-priority replenishment lanes.
Is there a dedicated truck?
Drivers are assigned from the regional fleet of late-model International LT tractors. Equipment rotates through maintenance as needed.
How are routes assigned daily?
Dispatch releases loads in morning waves based on store receiving windows and real-time warehouse inventory updates.
🧭 Dispatch Notes
- Early morning staging at Laredo warehouse yards with structured load release waves
- Real-time route adjustments through telematics to account for I-35 traffic and dock congestion
- Backhaul assignments typically follow final delivery with priority on return materials
🔗 CDL-A Grocery Distribution Shuttle Driver – Laredo, Texas
Laredo remains a critical hub for South Texas grocery supply chains, with steady demand for experienced shuttle drivers who can manage tight dock schedules and temperature-sensitive freight moving between warehouses, cross-docks, and retail points. This home daily position focuses on local and short regional runs that keep drivers in familiar territory while offering structured pay through hourly rates, stop bonuses, and night differentials. Drivers typically start early and return the same day, working within a 150–300 mile radius that includes the McAllen corridor and occasional San Antonio relays. The role suits those comfortable with early mornings, multi-stop routing, and the fast pace of retail grocery replenishment. With consistent home time and performance-based bonuses, this opportunity fits drivers looking for stability in the Laredo freight market without the long-haul lifestyle.
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