CDL Class A Driver -HOME DAILY (Local) - 1st Shift
About The Position
Franklin Logistics is hiring a local Class A driver to transport freight between warehouses, distribution centers, customers, and vendor locations. The role involves single-trailer, solo-driving routes, with no hazmat or tanker loads and no loading or unloading required. Warehouse personnel handle freight. The position is hourly, pays overtime after 40 hours, and typically involves 50–60 hours per week. Weekly pay is listed as $1,400–$1,600 based on hourly wages. Drivers work Monday through Friday and are home every night, using new, safe, and reliable equipment. The role is described as no-touch freight. The driver is responsible for safe and compliant vehicle operation, vehicle and trailer inspections, coupling and uncoupling trailers, confirming freight is secured, communicating with dispatch, and maintaining accurate transportation and compliance documentation. Paid on-the-job training is provided. Full-time benefits begin after 60 days of successful employment, with 401(k) profit sharing available after one year.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- Ability to operate tractor trailers in various weather and traffic conditions.
- Strong attention to safety, documentation accuracy, and time management.
- Ability to perform vehicle inspections and connect and disconnect trailers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating electronic logging devices (ELDs).
- Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, and Hours of Service regulations.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles to transport freight between warehouses, distribution centers, customers, and vendor locations.
- Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure equipment is safe and compliant with DOT regulations.
- Communicate with dispatch about delivery status, route changes, delays, or mechanical issues.
- Couple and uncouple trailers and inspect trailers before transport.
- Secure trailers and confirm warehouse personnel have properly loaded and secured freight before departure.
- Verify bills of lading, delivery receipts, and other transportation documents for accuracy.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, and shipping documentation in compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations.
- Comply with company, DOT, state, and federal regulations and company safety, compliance, and operating procedures.
Benefits
- Paid on-the-job training.
- Safe, clean, and respectful workplace.
- Opportunity to advance within the organization.
- Employee appreciation and engagement events.
- Employee recognition and continuous performance feedback.
- Paid holidays and vacation time for full-time employees after 60 days of successful employment.
- Paid time off for the employee’s birthday for full-time employees after 60 days of successful employment.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees after 60 days of successful employment.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees after 60 days of successful employment.
- 401(k) profit sharing after one year of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
