CDL-A Overnight Shuttle Driver Home Daily Up to 42hr + 3K Bonus
Lafayette, IN - USA
Job Summary
CDL-A Driver Lafayette IN Overnight Shuttle Home Daily Up to $42/Hr OT $3000 Bonus
Role Overview
A dedicated CAT overnight shuttle operation in Lafayette IN is hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for local inventory shuttle routes between CAT facilities. Drivers will move CAT engines radiators gensets and oversized industrial freight between lots located approximately 6 miles apart.
This is a high-hour local shuttle position offering daily home time overtime pay strong hourly earnings and a substantial sign-on bonus package. Ideal for experienced flatbed and securement drivers looking for steady overnight work.
Key Responsibilities
- Shuttle CAT inventory between Lafayette facilities
- Haul engines radiators gensets and oversized freight
- Operate double drop trailers safely and efficiently
- Perform live load and unload operations
- Secure freight using chains and binders
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Maintain DOT compliance and safety standards
- Communicate professionally with dispatch and operations teams
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license required
- Minimum 1 year tractor-trailer experience
- Minimum 6 months verified flatbed experience within the last 3 years
- Minimum 6 months securement experience using chains and binders
- Ability to safely handle industrial freight and live load operations
- Comfortable working overnight schedules
Hiring Area
- Must live within 50 miles of Lafayette IN
Compensation & Benefits
- 1st shift pay: $25/hour
- 2nd shift pay: $27/hour
- 3rd shift pay: $28/hour
- Overtime paid after 40 hours
- Overtime rates:
- 1st shift: $37.50/hour
- 2nd shift: $40.50/hour
- 3rd shift: $42.00/hour
- Average annual pay: $80000
- Average 50 hours weekly
- New hire transition bonus: $500
- Paid in full on second paycheck
- Sign-on bonus: $3000 total
- $1000 on second paycheck
- $1000 after 60 days
- $1000 after 120 days
Schedule & Home Time
- Home daily
- Overnight operation
- Typical schedule:
- Sunday-Friday night operation
- Typical shift: 8:00 PM-6:00 AM
- Saturday nights off
- Drivers average approximately 50 hours weekly
- Schedules may vary depending on operations
Freight & Route Information
- Local intra-city shuttle operation
- Freight moved between CAT facilities in Lafayette IN
- Shuttle routes approximately 6 miles apart
- Live load and unload operation
- Dedicated industrial freight movement
Equipment
- 2016-2023 Kenworth trucks
- Double drop trailers
- Governed at 65 mph
- Onsite parking available
Orientation Information
- Drivers attend orientation in Atlanta GA
Additional Information
- Excellent local overnight opportunity with daily home time
- Strong overtime earning potential
- Stable CAT industrial freight operation
- Ideal for experienced flatbed and securement drivers