CDL A Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily

Day shift

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Potential temp-to-hire

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Class A CDL Driver for a local, 4-6 month temporary assignment with potential temp-to-hire. You will operate 53-foot flatbed, dry van, and occasional 26-foot straight truck on local routes with home daily time and a Monday–Friday day shift.

Pay ranges from $32.00 to $34.00 per hour, DOE. Overtime may apply; . This role emphasizes safety, load securement, and reliable, on-time deliveries in a local setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Previous Class A driving experience.
• Experience operating 53-foot flatbed and dry van trailers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial tractor-trailer equipment.
• Pick up and deliver pallets, lumber, and related materials.
• Inspect, secure, and verify loads prior to transport.
• Complete local and regional delivery routes.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork and electronic driver logs.
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and transportation management regarding deliveries, delays, equipment concerns, or customer issues.

Job description

Class A CDL Driver (Local Routes) | Temporary Full-Time

Pay: $32.00-$34.00 per hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Hours: Start at 5:30 AM, typically finished by 1:30 PM-2:00 PM
Assignment Length: 4-6 Month Temporary Assignment (Potential Temp-to-Hire Opportunity)
Home Daily | No OTR

Position Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class A CDL Driver on behalf of our client for a full-time, temporary driving assignment. This is a great opportunity for a safety-focused driver seeking a consistent weekday schedule with local routes and daily home time.

Drivers will primarily transport manufactured pallets, lumber, and related materials using a 53-foot flatbed trailer and a 53-foot dry van, with some local deliveries utilizing a 26-foot straight truck.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $32.00-$34.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Day shift hours
• Home daily
• No over-the-road (OTR) travel
• Consistent work schedule
• Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate

Note: Actual end times may vary based on routes, customer delivery schedules, traffic conditions, and operational needs.

Equipment & Freight

Drivers will operate:

• Class A tractor with 53-foot flatbed trailer
• Class A tractor with 53-foot dry van trailer
• 26-foot straight truck for local deliveries as needed

Freight includes:

• Manufactured pallets
• Lumber and wood products
• Building materials
• Local and regional customer deliveries

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial tractor-trailer equipment
• Pick up and deliver pallets, lumber, and related materials
• Inspect, secure, and verify loads prior to transport
• Complete local and regional delivery routes
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork and electronic driver logs
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and transportation management regarding deliveries, delays, equipment concerns, or customer issues
• Provide professional customer service during pickups and deliveries
• Safely operate a 26-foot straight truck when assigned
• Maintain equipment in a clean and professional condition

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Previous Class A commercial driving experience
• Experience operating 53-foot flatbed and dry van trailers
• Experience with proper load securement techniques
• Safe driving record
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Ability to perform and document vehicle inspections
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to safely operate in local and regional delivery environments
• Must meet all DOT driver qualification requirements
• Must be able to successfully pass DOT-required drug and alcohol screening

Preferred Qualifications

Highly preferred experience includes:

• Hauling lumber, pallets, or building materials
• Flatbed hauling and load securement
• Operating doubles
• Doubles/Triples (T) Endorsement
• Experience transporting similar freight types