CDL A Local Truck Driver - Denver, CO - Home Daily - $1,625/Wk Location: Aurora, Colorado Pay Rate: $84,500 per year
Position Overview Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated grocery distribution account serving the Denver metro area. Freight on this fleet is grocery, no-touch, running grocery stores throughout Colorado and into Cheyenne, WY. This is a home-daily position, so you sleep in your own bed every night.
Key Responsibilities
You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy
You will transport freight on schedule across grocery stores throughout Colorado and into Cheyenne, WY, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk
All loads are live unload and drop-hook no-touch freight
Drivers average 1,700 miles weekly across one to three loads per day and roughly 13 stops per week, running the same stores on predictable routes
Drivers work six days followed by two days off in a 24/7 operation
You will verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery, secure freight correctly for transit, and complete bills of lading and delivery documentation accurately so the customer's records and yours agree
You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown
Requirements
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification
An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required
You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment
Hiring within 60 miles of Aurora, CO
Trucks cannot be taken home and are parked at the distribution facility
Preferred Qualifications
Prior dedicated account experience is preferred, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes where familiarity with the lane and the customer builds real efficiency
A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application
Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one
Screening Questions
How many years of experience do you have relevant to this CDL A Local Truck Driver - Denver, CO - Home Daily - $1,625/Wk role?
Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
Are you available to work onsite in Aurora, Colorado?
Numbers & Facts
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Website
https://www.theemployeeconnect.com/
Skills
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Fleet Managementunmatched
Grocery Storesunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Riskunmatched
Test Requirementsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Transportation Routingunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
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