CDL A Regional Truck Driver

Updike Distribution Logistics is a driver-friendly regional carrier servicing Arizona, Southern California, Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. We focus on fair pay, consistent freight, and respecting our drivers.

Pay Compensation

• CPM Pay:Starting CPM Pay: 54 CPM with 5.5 cents per mile bonus (up to 59.5 cents)

• Layover Pay: $75 per 24-hour period (when the driver is not the cause of delay)

• Detention Pay: $15.50 per hour after 2 hours (if on time)

• Driver Assist Unload: $15 per load (very rare)

• Hourly Work (as applicable): $15.50 per hour

• Extra Stops: $25 per stop (beyond one pickup and one delivery)

Bonuses

• Safety Production Bonus:

  • Line drivers earn $0.03 per mile for the qualifying month

  • Paid the following month if qualifications are met

• Production Bonus:

• Up to $0.025 per mile (2.5) based on mileage goals and performance expectations

• $500 Transition Bonus
• Retention Bonus
  • $2500 retention bonus after 180 days, paid in full

Orientation Benefits

• Paid Orientation: $150

• Benefits Available After 90 Days:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401k match up to 6%
  

Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay: $125 for holidays worked

• Vacation Pay:

  • 1 week after 1 year

  • 2 weeks after 3 years

  • 3 weeks after 5+ years

Why Drive for Updike

• True regional lanes in the Southwest

• Terminals throughout the operating area

• Straightforward pay structure

• Bonuses that reward safety and productivity

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Transportation