Dedicated Local CDL-A Full-Time W-2
CDL-A Local Dedicated Shuttle Driver – Lakeland, FL
Amazon Fulfillment Account • Base: Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL Home Daily Day Cab
Run dedicated 53-foot dry van shuttles between Central Florida fulfillment sites, with hourly pay, overtime, and daily home time.
Typical Weekly Gross
$1,470
Estimated Annual: $76,440
Hourly Rate $30.00
Overtime $45.00 after 40 hours
Weekly Range $1,380–$1,650
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Typical Hours 46 Hours / Week
This dedicated Lakeland operation moves 53-foot dry vans between fulfillment and distribution facilities across Central Florida, with frequent drop-and-hook assignments.
- Transport loaded and empty trailers between designated fulfillment and distribution facilities.
- Complete multiple scheduled shuttle movements during each paid shift.
- Perform drop-and-hook exchanges and secure tractor-trailer connections.
- Inspect trailer condition, tires, lights, doors, landing gear, and coupling equipment.
- Verify trailer identification, seals, and electronic movement assignments before departure.
- Navigate customer yards, loading docks, gates, and designated commercial routes safely.
- Record completed movements and communicate delays or equipment defects to dispatch.
Drivers earn $30.00 per hour, with overtime at $45.00 after 40 hours in a workweek. All recorded on-duty time, including required facility waiting and trailer exchanges, is paid.
Base Hourly Rate $30.00
Overtime Rate $45.00 after 40 hours
Typical Weekly Hours 46 Hours
Regular Pay $1,200 (40 × $30)
Overtime Pay $270 (6 × $45)
Typical Weekly Gross $1,470
Weekly Gross Range $1,380–$1,650
Estimated Annual Gross $76,440
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Bonus Payment $300 / $300 / $400
Pay Frequency Weekly
Sign-on bonus is paid in three installments: $300 after 30 days, $300 after 90 days, and $400 after 180 days of employment. Bonus payments are separate from regular wages.
Home Time Home Daily
Work Schedule Monday–Friday, 5 Days
Start Window 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Shift Length Approximately 9–10 Hours
Weekly Hours 44–50 Paid Hours
Weekend Coverage Occasional Scheduled Saturdays
Operating Area Lakeland, Davenport, Auburndale, Tampa, Ruskin and Orlando
Typical Route Distance Approximately 20–70 Miles Each Way
Tractors International LT and Peterbilt 579 Day Cabs (2020–2025)
Transmission Automatic on Most Units
Trailers 53-Foot Dry Vans
Safety Collision Mitigation and Lane Departure Systems on Equipped Units
Technology ELD, GPS Dispatch, Electronic Inspection Reporting
Assignment Assigned Tractor When Available; Backup Units During Maintenance
Well-maintained local fleet with day cab configurations, standard fifth-wheel coupling equipment, and air-ride trailer compatibility.
Drivers move loaded and empty 53-foot dry vans between designated fulfillment, sortation, and distribution facilities. Dispatch assigns each movement according to trailer availability and customer demand.
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Lakeland, FL → Davenport, FL via I-4 East and US-27.
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Lakeland, FL → Ruskin, FL via SR-570 and I-75 South.
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Lakeland, FL → Tampa, FL via I-4 West and I-275.
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Lakeland, FL → Orlando, FL via I-4 East.
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Lakeland, FL → Auburndale, FL via US-92 East and connecting local roads.
Freight consists primarily of palletized e-commerce merchandise, household products, consumer goods, and packaged retail inventory. Drivers handle trailer movements rather than merchandise unloading.
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Report to the Lakeland yard and complete pre-trip inspection.
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Receive assigned trailer movements and customer facility instructions from dispatch.
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Hook to the assigned trailer and verify equipment condition before departure.
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Complete facility delivery, drop-and-hook exchange, or authorized empty repositioning.
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Continue scheduled movements, recording delays and completed exchanges electronically.
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Return to the designated yard, complete post-trip inspection, and submit records.
About the Carrier
This mid-sized regional trucking company operates dedicated local and short-haul transportation accounts throughout Central Florida. Its fleet is maintained through scheduled preventive maintenance, supported by an in-house operations team and established outside repair partners. Drivers work with a dedicated dispatch group that coordinates customer appointments, trailer availability, and daily equipment assignments. The company maintains a practical mix of late-model and proven tractors, with local management responsible for safety, equipment readiness, and driver support. Its operating structure is designed around consistent customer coverage, manageable local routes, and dependable day-to-day transportation service.
Health Coverage Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) with Company Matching
Paid Time Off PTO and Paid Holidays Under Company Policy
Orientation Paid Safety Orientation and Customer-Site Training
Driver Support Local Dispatch and Breakdown Coordination
Work Equipment Company-Supplied High-Visibility Safety Apparel
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Minimum 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
- Experience operating 53-foot dry van trailers.
- Ability to safely back, couple, and uncouple trailers.
- Acceptable MVR and employment safety history.
- Current DOT medical qualification and compliance with FMCSA requirements.
- Ability to operate ELD and electronic dispatch applications.
- Ability to work early morning shifts and occasional scheduled Saturdays.
No HazMat, Tanker, or TWIC endorsement required. Dedicated shuttle experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Trailer release delays at fulfillment facilities.
- Congested staging yards and limited dock availability.
- Gate queues during peak shipping periods.
- I-4 and I-75 traffic congestion.
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and reduced road visibility.
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Application & Recruiter Screen
Review CDL history and schedule fit
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Safety & Qualification Review
Verify license, MVR, employment, and Clearinghouse
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Road Test & Paid Orientation
Complete skills assessment and onboarding
Q: How much can I earn weekly? ▼
Typical gross pay is $1,470 for 46 hours, with a weekly range of $1,380–$1,650 depending on paid hours and overtime.
Q: Is this a home-daily position? ▼
Yes. Drivers report to the Lakeland operating base and return home after their assigned local shift.
Q: Are weekends part of the schedule? ▼
Monday through Friday is the regular schedule. Occasional Saturday coverage is assigned according to customer volume.
Q: Do drivers unload the freight? ▼
No. The position is no-touch. Drivers handle tractors, trailers, coupling, inspections, and authorized yard movements.
Q: Is the work primarily drop-and-hook? ▼
Yes. Drop-and-hook is the standard trailer exchange method. Drivers also reposition empty equipment when dispatched.
Q: Are drivers assigned their own tractors? ▼
Assigned tractors are used when available. Different units may be provided during maintenance or scheduling coverage.
Q: Are special endorsements required? ▼
No. A valid Class A CDL and the required medical qualification are sufficient for standard dry van assignments.
Lakeland’s CDL-A labor pool is substantial, reflecting the area’s concentration of freight, warehousing, and distribution employment. The May 2025 BLS estimate counted 7,820 heavy and tractor-trailer drivers in the Lakeland–Winter Haven metro, with a mean wage of $27.90 per hour; the local median was $27.45. The occupation’s location quotient was 2.22, indicating a notably higher concentration than nationally. A $30 hourly base places this dedicated shuttle role above the metro median while keeping earnings tied to paid hours and overtime rather than inflated mileage claims. Local drivers can compare this predictable home-daily schedule with regional and night-shift openings.
Lakeland’s position along Interstate 4 places it between Tampa Bay and the Orlando market, making Polk County a practical base for short-haul fulfillment transfers. The County Line Road Amazon property is a roughly 1.02-million-square-foot e-commerce facility located less than a mile from I-4. The wider corridor connects distribution sites around Lakeland and Davenport with Tampa-area facilities to the west and Orlando-area freight activity to the east. Polk Parkway (SR 570), US-92, US-98, US-27, I-75, and connecting local arterials support these movements. Traffic peaks on I-4, summer storms, and holiday freight surges shape daily dispatch times.