We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local final-mile delivery position based in Syracuse, NY. This opportunity offers daily home time, strong activity-based pay, preloaded trailers, and consistent retail freight throughout Upstate New York.
Drivers deliver palletized merchandise to retail store locations using pallet jacks and liftgate-equipped trailers.
Pay & Compensation
Average Weekly Earnings:$1,770–$1,800
Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $92,000
Mileage Pay:$0.69–$0.83 CPM
Pallet Unload Pay:$53.61–$56.81 per pallet
Stop Pay:$38.29–$40.56 per stop
Yard Work Pay:$25.00–$28.58 per hour
Training Pay:$20/hour during onboarding, then activity-based pay
Safety Training Pay:$20/hour
Holiday Pay:$200 per eligible holiday
Weekly direct deposit
Home Time & Schedule
Home Daily
Approximately 4–5 stops per day
Around 22 stops per week
Multiple loads may be assigned during the day
Steady year-round freight
What You'll Do
Pick up preloaded trailers from the distribution center
Deliver merchandise to retail store locations throughout Upstate New York
Unload palletized freight using a pallet jack
Use liftgate equipment on approximately 50% of deliveries
Secure freight between stops
Verify pallet counts and complete delivery paperwork
Report delivery discrepancies when necessary
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving practices
This is an active position requiring driver-assist unloading with a pallet jack.
Equipment
Automatic Day Cab Trucks
Dry Van Trailers
Preloaded Freight
Liftgate-Equipped Trailers
Pallet Jacks
Operating Area
Local deliveries throughout Upstate New York
Approximately 275-mile operating radius
No New York City or NYC metro-area deliveries
Requirements
Valid Class A CDL
Minimum 6 months of Class A tractor-trailer experience
Must live within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY
Comfortable unloading pallets with a pallet jack
Able to operate liftgate equipment
Strong attention to detail for pallet counts and delivery paperwork
Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to pass DOT drug screening, background check, and company hiring requirements
Benefits
Eligible full-time drivers may receive:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and PTO starting on Day 1
Life insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
Mental health benefits
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Paid online orientation
Ongoing training and onsite support
Why Drivers Apply
Home every day
Earn $1,770–$1,800 per week
Average annual earnings around $92,000
Preloaded trailers
No NYC deliveries
Strong activity-based pay package
Consistent year-round retail freight
Excellent benefits
Stable local driving opportunity
Apply Today
If you have a Class A CDL and at least 6 months of tractor-trailer experience, apply today for this high-paying local driving opportunity in Syracuse, NY. Enjoy daily home time, steady freight, and competitive pay while staying close to home
Numbers & Facts
Location
Syracuse, New York
Website
https://www.thedrivingdesk.com
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Retailunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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