CDL-A Shuttle Driver | No-Touch Freight | $26 HR plus OT | Carteret NJ

Job Description

Road Warrior Staffing is hiring an experienced CDL-A Shuttle Driver for a full-time yard-to-yard transportation opportunity in Carteret, New Jersey.

Drivers earn $26 per hour, with overtime paid at $39 per hour after 40 hours. This is a 100% no-touch-freight position focused on shuttling dry-van containers between yards.

Drivers will operate newer Freightliner and International tractors, with most equipment featuring automatic transmissions. Candidates must have at least one year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience within the last five years.

Pay and Bonus

• $26 per hour
• $39 per hour after 40 hours
• Biweekly pay
• $1,750 sign-on bonus paid over the first 90 days:
  • $250 after 30 days
  • $500 after 60 days
  • $1,000 after 90 days
• Bonus payments are based on satisfactory performance

Position Highlights

• 100% no-touch freight
• Yard-to-yard shuttle moves
• Dry-van equipment
• Newer Freightliner and International tractors
• Mostly automatic transmissions
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Union position after 30 days of employment
• Benefit options available based on eligibility

Duties

• Safely operate a tractor and dry-van trailer
• Shuttle containers and trailers between designated yards
• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Couple and uncouple tractor-trailer equipment safely
• Verify trailer and container information before each move
• Follow dispatch instructions and established yard procedures
• Maintain accurate transportation and equipment records
• Communicate professionally with dispatchers and yard personnel
• Report delays, damage, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly
• Comply with DOT regulations and company safety requirements

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license
• Current DOT Medical Card
• At least one year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last five years
• Ability to safely operate tractor and dry-van equipment
• Comfortable completing yard-to-yard shuttle moves
• Strong backing, coupling, and trailer-handling abilities
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to meet DOT, company, and insurance requirements
• Must successfully complete the required background check, drug screening, and road test

Benefits

• $26 per hour
• Overtime at $39 per hour after 40 hours
• $1,750 sign-on bonus paid over 90 days
• 100% no-touch freight
• Newer equipment
• Mostly automatic tractors
• Union membership beginning after 30 days
• Benefit options based on eligibility
• Full-time opportunity
• Road Warrior Staffing support throughout the hiring process

Road Warrior Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Employment with Road Warrior Staffing is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT-compliant testing as required by federal regulations.

This is a temporary-to-hire, contract, or direct-hire position through Road Warrior Staffing. This position is offered and managed by Road Warrior Staffing on behalf of our client.