CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver - Good Pay | Frequent Home Time

CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver – Good Pay | Frequent Home Time

Earn $85,000–$95,000 per year hauling no-touch retail freight on a dedicated semi-local account. Drivers typically spend about two nights on the road each week and receive frequent home time plus a 48-hour reset.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,700–$1,850
• Yearly steel-toe boot reimbursement up to $50

Job Details

• Haul retail freight from a distribution center to retail stores throughout the assigned route network.
• Handle no-touch freight and store returns.
• Loads are preplanned, typically up to one week in advance.
• Assemble and disassemble doubles equipment at pickup and delivery locations.
• Work with specially equipped trucks designed for doubles operations.
• Complete at least 3 days of training with an experienced driver mentor before solo dispatch.
• Drivers may assist other dedicated accounts or intermodal operations during slower periods.
• Account-specific shirts, hats, and required PPE are provided.
• On-site management, driver recognition programs, and account appreciation events are available.

Shift Details

• Typically begin the workweek Sunday evening and return early Friday morning.
• Start times generally range from 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, depending on scheduled runs.
• Loads are often ready between 11:00 AM–3:00 PM the day before delivery.
• Drivers may choose to run their clocks primarily during the day but must remain flexible for nighttime operations.
• Typically home a couple of times per week, plus a 48-hour weekend reset.
• Average of approximately 2 nights on the road per week.
• Weekend deliveries may be required, especially during September–December surge periods.
• Truck may be taken home during time off if it does not affect the driver’s available hours.

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• DOT Medical Card
• No SAP Drivers
• Ability to assemble and disassemble doubles equipment
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and nighttime hours
• Ability to assist other accounts or intermodal operations when needed
• Ability to operate safely and legally at all times

Equipment & Benefits

• Doubles equipment with specialized pintle hooks and removable mudflaps
• Truck may be taken home with approval based on hours-of-service requirements
• Account-provided shirts, hats, and PPE
• Steel-toe boot reimbursement up to $50 annually
• Driver appreciation events, recognition awards, and safety milestone incentives