Company Driver CDLA 1+ EXP (Tyson 4833)

UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF DETROIT, MI LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Dedicated of Detroit is hiring for Local CDL-A Shuttle Drivers delivering on a home daily schedule in Detroit, MI. This union position offers steady freight, consistent hours, and a guaranteed daily home time.

First shift runs 5 am–2:30 pm with 8–9 hour days and overtime opportunities after 40 hours. Taxed under gross pay, weekly bidding occurs for routes with seniority.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet DOT requirements.
• Experience with shuttle routes and basic load securement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport materials between terminal and customer locations.
• Follow delivery schedules based on customer production needs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain DOT compliance at all times.
• Communicate with dispatch and operations teams.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Skills

Clear communication

Time management

Safety-minded

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Job description

Local CDL-A Shuttle Drivers Needed – Home Daily!

Universal Dedicated of Detroit is seeking reliable CDL-A drivers for local shuttle routes based in Detroit, MI. This is a great opportunity to join a union position with steady freight, consistent schedules, and daily home time.

Terminal Location: 14250 Plymouth Rd Detroit, MI

Pay: $22.50/hour experienced drivers $21.00/hour for 0-1 year experience After 1 year jumps to $24.25/hour

Position Details

Local shuttle routes (home daily)

1st shift opening 5 am - 2:30 pm

Light touch freight (not loading and unloading but will involve chaining or strapping up loads that drivers are held accountable for)

2–3 runs per day between terminal and customer locations

Consistent 8–9 hour workdays OT after 40 hours (5-10 hours usually for 5 day work week. more if a 6th day is offered)

Stable, year-round work

Union position (Teamsters Local 299)

Seniority-based route bidding every 6 months

Responsibilities

• Safely transport materials between terminal and customer locations
• Follow delivery schedules based on customer production needs
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain DOT compliance at all times
• Communicate with dispatch and operations teams
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment

Training: T2T (Train-to-Train) program required for recent graduates

Experienced drivers may be exempt based on prior experience

Requirements

• 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 and time management skills

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.