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How much do local shuttle driver jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for local shuttle driver in Dothan, AL is $16.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $18.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Local Shuttle Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Local Shuttle Driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), a clean driving record, and knowledge of local traffic laws and routes. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, fleet management software, and vehicle inspection procedures is typically required. Excellent customer service, punctuality, and strong communication skills help build trust with passengers and ensure a smooth experience. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring passenger safety, maintaining schedules, and providing reliable transportation services.

What are some common challenges faced by local shuttle drivers, and how can they be addressed?

Local shuttle drivers often encounter challenges such as navigating heavy traffic, maintaining punctual schedules, and ensuring passenger safety and comfort. To address these, drivers typically rely on real-time traffic updates, strong communication skills, and adherence to company safety protocols. Building familiarity with local routes and having a proactive approach to vehicle maintenance can also help reduce stress and improve service quality. Working closely with dispatchers and other drivers can foster a supportive team environment for troubleshooting route or schedule issues.

What are local shuttle drivers?

Local shuttle drivers are professional drivers responsible for transporting passengers short distances within a specific area, such as between airports, hotels, campuses, or event venues. Their primary duties include operating shuttle vehicles safely, assisting passengers with boarding and luggage, and maintaining schedules. They often serve as the first point of contact for travelers, providing customer service and information about the local area. Shuttle drivers must hold a valid driver’s license and sometimes a commercial driver’s license (CDL), depending on the vehicle size and regulations.

What is the difference between Local Shuttle Driver vs Bus Driver?

AspectLocal Shuttle DriverBus Driver
CredentialsDriver's license, possibly a commercial driver's license (CDL) depending on regionCommercial Driver's License (CDL) often required
Work EnvironmentShort-distance routes within cities or campuses, passenger pickups/drop-offsLonger routes, public transit, school buses, or charter services
Employer & IndustryPublic transit agencies, private shuttle services, universitiesPublic transit authorities, private transportation companies, schools
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing local shuttle driving jobs with other passenger transport rolesPeople looking into bus driving careers or comparing with shuttle driving

Both roles involve transporting passengers, but Local Shuttle Drivers typically operate short routes within specific areas like campuses or city centers, often with similar licensing requirements as Bus Drivers. Bus Drivers may handle longer routes and different vehicle types, but both roles focus on passenger safety and service.

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Infographic showing various Local Shuttle Driver job openings in Dothan, AL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $34,259 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Manager, Field Shuttle Operations

Riverstone Logistics

Dothan, AL

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company Overview

Riverstone Logistics (RLX) is committed to being an honest, reliable, dependable freight forwarding partner. Every day we are focused on fulfilling our Purpose of using our God-given talents and opportunities to love our neighbors, serve our communities, and improve our industry.

RLX provides final mile deliveries through dedicated and network models for various clients across the United States. We love working with new clients that are looking to enhance their customer experience through final mile deliveries.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, RLX currently has over 700 employees and is always looking for new employees that demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office as well as client sites across the United States.

*This role requires the ability to work onsite at the specific customer location assigned. Locations is in Dothan, AL*

Lowes Store #2884
4801 Montgomery Hwy. Dothan, AL. 36303

Position Summary

The Manager, Field Shuttle Operations oversees shuttle logistics operations associated with the delivery of customer merchandise and ensures all deliveries are completed within an established time frame and meet customer expectations. They will travel daily to their assigned client retail location to ensure compliance with RLX standards and manage relationships with motor carriers and client representatives at the sites.

COMPETENCIES

  • Customer Focus
  • Drive for Results
  • Ethics and Values
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Functional/Technical Learning
  • Managing and Measuring Work
  • Timely Decision Making
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Organizing
  • Informing
  • Dealing with Ambiguity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Responsible for consistently meeting and exceeding client service goals
  • Oversee the daily inbound and outbound operations of their location and their various components, ensuring compliance with company, client, local, state, and federal policies and regulations
  • Maintains a professional appearance always
  • Leverages routing software to ensure that all client deliveries are scheduled and tendered
  • Managing and maintaining communication regarding special requests from clients and their customers within their assigned store location
  • Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience and operational performance
  • Ensures daily meetings with service providers and teams are conducted consistently, ensuring performance rankings are accurate and updated daily, following standard Company operating procedures
  • Interpret and share location KPIs with key stakeholders
  • Partner with motor carriers to facilitate compliance and delivery capacity as expected by the client
  • Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all assigned assets, both from RLX and the client
  • Conduct daily onsite store audits to ensure client satisfaction with RLX deliverables
  • Collaborate with fellow peers on daily functions including work allocation, training, and problem resolution.
  • Provide field-driven insights to improve service delivery models
  • Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence
  • Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • 1-2 years of last mile distribution, and/or supply chain operations experience
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and Power BI
  • Ability to learn new technology/software and processes quickly
  • Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Ability to exhibit a professional demeanor when dealing with conflict
  • Must have reliable transportation to commute to the workplace and attend client meetings as necessary. This involves traveling to various locations within the specific territory for the client.
  • Must have a current and valid US driver's license

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move, stand, and bend for long periods of time. Additionally, this role requires the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and outside stakeholders in person and frequently utilize computer-related messaging. The employee is required to maneuver about the work areas and move/manipulate various objects while traveling between fast-paced, dynamic operational environments. This position requires occasional extended work hours and frequent travel to assigned client retail locations.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Riverstone Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Riverstone Logistics also complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act and E-Verify, so we ask that you bring the appropriate documents to confirm your authorization to work in the United States with you upon request.