Local CDL-A Driver – Home Daily | $28/Hr + Overtime | No-Touch Freight

Thedrivingdesk•Boston, MA

20d

About The Position

Hiring a Class A CDL truck driver for local deliveries based in Taunton, Massachusetts. The driver transports furniture and related merchandise between retail stores and warehouse facilities within approximately 250 miles of Taunton. The position offers daily home time, a Monday-through-Friday schedule with a 5:00 PM start, and occasional weekend work. Shifts are approximately 9–10 hours, with a minimum of 40 hours per week and an average of about 48 hours. Pay is $28 per hour, with overtime paid at $42 per hour. Average annual earnings are approximately $80,000, and eligible holidays are paid at $140 each. Orientation and specialized trailer training are paid. This is a no-touch freight position: drivers do not unload furniture but do perform trailer-related duties, including connecting and disconnecting trailers and raising and lowering specialized demountable trailer legs. The role uses company-owned day-cab tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. Specialized trailer training lasts approximately 3–4 weeks.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
At least 6 months of tractor-trailer driving experience.
Reside within approximately 30 miles of Taunton, MA 02718.
Be available for a 5:00 PM start time.
Be willing to work occasional weekends when required.
Be able to complete 3–4 weeks of specialized demountable trailer training.
Be comfortable raising and lowering trailer legs.
Meet applicable DOT and company safety requirements.
SAP drivers are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Transport furniture and related merchandise to retail stores and warehouse locations.
Operate company-owned day-cab tractors with 53-foot dry van trailers.
Safely connect and disconnect trailers.
Raise and lower the legs on specialized demountable trailers.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain accurate delivery and transportation records.
Follow DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
Communicate with dispatch regarding deliveries, schedules, and equipment concerns.