Class A CDL Semi-Local Driver

DLM Pro
  • Aurora, CO
  • $75,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Join a dedicated CDL-A fleet that offers assigned equipment, steady freight, and consistent year-round work. This semi-local position is ideal for drivers who enjoy staying active, operating in mountain terrain, and working with a dedicated customer while maintaining dependable miles and a stable schedule.

Drivers on this account deliver retail freight in dry van trailers throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Deliveries require unloading palletized freight with electric pallet jacks and liftgates, making this a hands-on position for drivers who enjoy staying active throughout the workday.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Average pay of $75,000 per year
  • Dedicated customer account
  • Assigned sleeper trucks
  • Consistent year-round freight
  • Daily rate opportunities when assisting other DCS accounts
  • Stable work environment
  • Long-term career opportunity

Job Details

  • Semi-local dedicated account
  • Deliver retail freight in dry van trailers
  • Operate throughout Colorado and Wyoming
  • Driver unload position
  • Unload pallets using electric pallet jacks and liftgates
  • Average unload time of 30 to 45 minutes
  • Average 1 to 2 stops per trailer
  • Consistent freight volumes throughout the year

Equipment

  • Assigned automatic sleeper tractors
  • Modern, well-maintained fleet
  • Trucks must remain at the account during time off
  • No take-home trucks

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 3 months of Class A CDL driving experience
  • Ability to safely operate an electric pallet jack
  • Ability to move pallets weighing up to 3,000 pounds
  • Strong safety record
  • Professional and dependable work ethic

Special Requirements

  • Must be comfortable moving heavy pallets into stockrooms and across steep dock areas
  • Must be willing and able to install tire chains when required
  • Chaining may be required approximately 10 to 20 times per year
  • Chaining experience is strongly preferred
  • Must be comfortable driving mountain routes
  • Mountain driving occurs approximately twice per week
  • PTO blackout periods apply around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
  • Weekend work may be required during holiday periods
  • Drivers may be assigned to:
    • Other DCS accounts
    • Third-party freight
    • J.B. Hunt freight
  • Flexibility to support other operations is required

Additional Freight Opportunities

When dedicated freight is covered, drivers may be assigned to:

  • Other DCS accounts (daily rate pay)
  • Third-party freight with a mix of drop-and-hook and live load/unload
  • J.B. Hunt freight that is primarily drop-and-hook

If you're looking for a CDL-A driving opportunity with assigned equipment, consistent freight, and dependable semi-local routes throughout Colorado and Wyoming, apply today.

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LocationAurora, CO

Skills

  • Blackout Periodsunmatched
  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Pallet Jackunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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