Student-Friendly Part-Time Shuttle Truck Driver in Kingsport

Part-Time Role Based in Kingsport

Role Essentials

• Compensation (Part-Time): $27-$33/Hour (approx. $36.2k/Year)
• Position: Shuttle Truck Driver (Part-Time, based in Kingsport)
• Location: Kingsport, TN
• Stable part-time work with a friendly Kingsport team and clear expectations.
• Employer: ALDI (Hiring for part-time roles in Kingsport)
• This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Transportation And Logistics space in Kingsport.
• Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package.
• This part-time role in Kingsport is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI part-time team in Kingsport, TN is growing.
• Benefit from working part-time in Kingsport, a key hub for the Transportation And Logistics industry.

Company Overview

ALDI is one of America's premier grocery retailers, operating thousands of locations with a simple, efficient logistics model focused on providing fresh groceries at unbeatable prices. ALDI is widely recognized as an employer of choice, offering competitive CDL driver compensation, strong health benefits, and a transportation culture built on safety and reliability.

Role Description

As an ALDI Shuttle Truck Driver (CDL-A), you operate Class A commercial tractors handling short-haul trailer transfers between regional distribution hubs, off-site storage yards, and local store terminals. Shuttle drivers enjoy continuous local driving loops, consistent daily hours, zero over-the-road travel, and being home every night. You manage tractor-trailer couplings, perform yard safety checks, transfer ambient/reefer trailers, and assist with yard positioning when needed. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (zero remote availability).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Class A commercial tractors to shuttle trailers between local storage sites and the main distribution hub.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle inspections, logging DOT compliance metrics digitally.
• Execute trailer couplings, brake line connections, and safety checks for every local shuttle transfer run.
• Monitor reefer trailer temperatures and fuel levels during short-haul transit to preserve product quality.
• Maintain radio and digital communication with yard dispatchers to fulfill trailer movement priorities.
• Assist yard hostlers with docking and staging trailers during peak dispatch windows.
• Maintain exact digital logbook records for hours of service (HOS).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Minimum 1+ years of verifiable Class A commercial driving experience required.
• Ability to pass DOT physical exam, background check, and drug screening.
• Physical capability for tractor coupling and manual trailer landing gear operation.

Job Type & Schedule

• Job Type: Full-Time (100% On-Site / Home Daily).
• Schedule: Home-daily short-haul schedule with flexible morning, afternoon, or evening shifts.

Benefits & Perks

• Market-leading hourly starting wages with guaranteed annual wage progression.
• Home-daily short-haul routes ensuring predictable local work schedules.
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for eligible full-time drivers.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and paid holiday premiums.