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Universal LogisticsPosted 1 week ago

CDL-A Shuttle Driver - HOME DAILY!! APPLY TODAY!! (4834AC)

$46,800–$46,800 year

On-siteDetroit, Michigan, United States

Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge

Job Summary

Safely transport materials between terminal and customer locations on local shuttle routes, following delivery schedules based on customer production needs. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain DOT compliance, and communicate with dispatch and operations teams. Ensure safe and efficient equipment operation while touching freight, which includes chaining and strapping loads only. Work the 2nd shift from 2pm to 11:30 pm with typical overtime of 1-5 hours per week. This union position offers steady, year-round work with seniority-based route bidding every six months.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Clean driving record with strong safety history
  • Ability to meet DOT requirements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Must be able to touch freight (chaining/strapping loads only — no loading/unloading)
  • Must be available for 2nd shift openings (2pm - 11:30 pm)
  • Must be able to work overtime (typically 1-5 hours per week)
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs (implied by 'touch freight' and 'chaining/strapping loads only' in a CDL-A context where no other lifting is specified, though strictly the text says 'touch freight', the decision tree example 'Must be able to lift 50 lbs' maps to capability. However, to be strictly faithful to the text without inferring weight not present, I will exclude the specific weight unless the text implies a standard. Re-reading: 'Touch freight (chaining/strapping loads only — no loading...
  • Must be able to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Must be able to communicate with dispatch and operations teams
  • Must be able to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment
  • Must be able to follow delivery schedules based on customer production needs
  • Must be able to safely transport materials between terminal and customer locations

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as an experienced driver (for $24.25/hour rate)
  • Prior experience in local shuttle routes
  • Knowledge of Union position benefits (Teamsters Local 299)

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