Shuttle / Spotter Driver

Best Warehousing & Transportation Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Warehousing & Transportation Inc. is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Spotter/Shuttle CDL Driver to support yard operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves moving trailers within the facility and transporting drivers or cargo between nearby locations to ensure smooth operations.

Key responsibilities include conducting thorough vehicle inspections, maintaining records, and adhering to safety policies and regulations. The ideal candidate requires a Class A CDL and 2 years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• Class A CDL is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Spot and move trailers to and from dock doors and staging areas.
• Perform short-distance shuttle runs between facilities.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Communicate trailer locations and yard status to dispatch.
• Ensure trailers are properly sealed, secured, and tagged.
• Maintain accurate yard management system logs.
• Assist with driver check-in/check-out.
• Adhere to DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Spotter/Shuttle CDL Driver to support yard operations and short-haul shuttle routes. In this role, you will move trailers within our facility, position equipment at dock doors, and transport drivers or cargo between nearby locations — keeping our operation running smoothly around the clock.

Key Responsibilities

• Spot and move trailers to and from dock doors, staging areas, and drop lots using a yard truck (hostler/spotter truck).
• Perform short-distance shuttle runs between facilities, drop yards, or intermodal locations.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections per FMCSA regulations and document findings accurately.
• Communicate trailer locations and yard status to dispatch and dock supervisors in real time.
• Ensure trailers are properly sealed, secured, and tagged before movement.
• Maintain accurate yard management system (YMS) logs and paper records as required.
• Assist with driver check-in/check-out and coordinate with dock staff during peak activity.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations, company safety policies, and site‑specific traffic procedures.

Requirements

• Class A CDL.
• 2 Years of driving experience.