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Local Shuttle Driver (Day Cab, 53-ft Van)
Day cab shuttle work across the St. Louis metro — home every night with hourly pay and consistent dedicated freight.
Position type
Full-Time, Hourly (Overtime Eligible)
Reports to
Trucking Department Manager
Home time
Home daily — no scheduled overnights
Operating area
Throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area
About Homestead Motor Lines
Homestead Motor Lines is an asset-based carrier headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, supporting local, regional, over-the-road, intermodal, dedicated shuttle, container, and yard transportation. The company is built on safety-first operations, clear communication, and dependable, repeatable capacity — with respect for the drivers, dock teams, dispatchers, and customers behind every move.
Position summary
What this role covers
Operate a late-model automatic day cab tractor and 53-ft van trailer on local shuttle runs throughout the day across the St. Louis metro area. Multiple loads per day; predictable local routes, home every night.
Why Drive for Homestead
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Home every day
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Hourly pay with consistent overtime opportunities
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Consistent, year-round dedicated freight — not chasing broker loads
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Respectful dispatch communication — clear expectations, real answers when plans change
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No forced dispatch
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Late-model automatic equipment, assigned whenever practical
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No-touch freight on the vast majority of loads
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Small company where management knows your name
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Opportunity to grow into senior/lead roles as the company expands
Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip DVIR on tractor and trailer
- Operate ELD/digital logging system per FMCSA regulations
- Shuttle loaded and empty 53-ft van trailers throughout the metro area
- Spot, drop, and hook trailers at dock doors; majority of freight is drop-and-hook with limited live loading/unloading
- Communicate proactively with dispatch on delays, mechanical issues, or scheduling conflicts
- Maintain accurate delivery/pickup documentation (BOLs, PODs)
- Report safety concerns, accidents, or equipment issues immediately
Qualifications
- Valid CDL-A license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- Strong dock/spotting skills — comfortable with tight-quarters backing, multiple stops/shift
- Clean MVR; current DOT medical certification
- Experience with digital/ELD logging systems
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screening
Compensation
- $30-$33 per hour · OT eligible
- Annual performance review and bonus
- 401(k) with generous company match after one year
- Paid vacation Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day for all employees
- Accelerated paid vacation time
- Company-paid $25K life insurance policy
- 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
Application
Apply for Local Shuttle Driver (Day Cab, 53-ft Van).
Share your contact details, experience, history, and documents. Driver roles also ask for CDL information.
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