CDL-A Local Driver

The Driving Desk
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana
  • $1,800–$1,900 Per Week
10 days ago

Job Description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local dedicated delivery position based in Bluffton, IN. This opportunity offers daily home time, excellent weekly earnings, a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and consistent retail freight.

Drivers operate late-model automatic equipment delivering preloaded freight to retail locations throughout Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Pay & Compensation

  • Average Weekly Earnings:$1,800–$1,900
  • Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $98,800
  • Average Weekly Miles: Approximately 1,750 miles

Mileage Pay

  • $0.81 CPM (0–450 miles)
  • $0.65 CPM (451+ miles)

Additional Pay

  • Stop Pay: $15 per stop
  • Detention Pay: $20/hour after the first hour
  • Layover Pay: $80 (approximately 10% of loads)
  • Orientation Pay: $100/day for 3 days

Sign-On Bonus

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • $1,000 after 30 days
  • $1,000 after 60 days
  • $1,000 after 90 days

Driver Referral Bonus

  • $500 Referral Bonus

Home Time & Schedule

  • Home Daily
  • 5 days on / 2 consecutive days off
  • Optional 6th workday available for additional earnings
  • Current openings are primarily day shift
  • Dispatch times vary based on route assignments

Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver preloaded retail freight to store locations
  • Complete approximately 3–4 stops per load
  • Assist with unloading select totes during deliveries
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Maintain DOT compliance and accurate logs
  • Provide professional customer service at delivery locations

Equipment & Freight

  • Late-model automatic day cabs and sleeper tractors
  • Dry van and refrigerated trailers
  • Live unload deliveries
  • General merchandise and retail freight
  • Approximately 1,750 miles per week

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 2 years of verifiable Class A CDL experience
  • Current DOT Medical Card
  • Minimum age: 23 years old
  • Dry van or reefer experience preferred
  • Ability to perform limited unload assistance
  • Safe driving record and ability to meet company and DOT hiring standards

Benefits

Eligible drivers may receive:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Orientation
  • Driver Referral Program

Why Drivers Choose This Position

  • Home every day
  • Earn $1,800–$1,900 per week
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus
  • Optional 6th workday for increased earnings
  • Dedicated retail freight
  • Late-model automatic equipment
  • Strong benefits package
  • Stable year-round work
  • Consistent routes and miles

Apply Today

If you have at least 2 years of Class A CDL experience and are looking for a high-paying local driving position with daily home time and excellent earning potential, apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Wayne, Indiana
Salary$1,800–$1,900 Per Week

Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Device Driversunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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