CDL A Local Driver

GAATCO; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

GAATCO in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a CDL A Local Driver for a home-daily, Monday–Friday role. You will operate automatic dry van tractors on local and short regional routes across MN and surrounding states, with mostly preloaded trailers and no driver unloading.

Typical shifts run 9–10 hours, 40–50 hours per week, with overtime after 40 hours and paid orientation/training. This position offers $32–$33 per hour with weekly pay and home daily.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 12 months recent tractor-trailer experience
• Safe driving record and reliable work history
• Comfortable with drop-and-hook and customer delivery operations

Responsibilities

• Operate local and short regional routes within MN and surrounding states
• Drop-and-hook and live unload freight as applicable
• Pickup preloaded trailers and deliver to customer locations

Skills

CDL-A

12 months experience

Job description

CDL A Local Driver

$32.00–$33.00 Per Hour | Home Daily | Monday–Friday | Overtime After 40 Hours

We are hiring experienced CDL A drivers for a local home-daily position based in the Minneapolis, MN area. This is a steady Monday–Friday job with consistent hours, modern automatic equipment, and regional runs throughout Minnesota and surrounding states.

Pay & Schedule

• $32.00/hour for most start times

• $33.00/hour for select evening starts

• Time-and-a-half after 40 hours

• Typical weekly earnings: $1,280.00–$1,815.00

• Annual earning potential: $66,560.00–$94,380.00

• Paid weekly

• Monday–Friday schedule

• Average 40–50 hours per week

• Typical workdays are 9–10 hours

• Home every day

Job Details

• Local and short regional routes

• Operating throughout MN, ND, SD, IA and WI

• Most runs are approximately 300 miles or less per day

• Combination of drop-and-hook and live unload freight

• Approximately 90% drop and hook on overnight runs

• Customers handle the unloading on live-unload deliveries — no driver unloading required

• Drivers pick up preloaded trailers and deliver to customer locations

• Consistent weekday work with no need for extended time away from home

Equipment

• Primarily dry van trailers

• Automatic Volvo and Freightliner tractors

• No manual transmissions

• Demountable container work may occasionally be required, with training provided

• Trucks are currently governed around 72 MPH, with a planned transition to 65 MPH

• Secure onsite truck parking available

Training & Orientation

• 2-day orientation held Tuesday at 9:00 AM

• Orientation is paid at your regular hourly rate

• Approximately 2–3 days of paid training with an experienced driver

• Training is paid at the normal hourly rate

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL

• Minimum 12 months of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience

• Safe driving record and reliable work history

• Comfortable with both drop-and-hook and customer delivery operations

Why Drivers Like This Position

• Home daily

• Monday–Friday schedule

• $32–$33/hour

• Overtime after 40 hours

• 40–50 hours available most weeks

• No manual trucks

• Paid orientation and training

• Local operating area with occasional runs into neighboring states

• Customer unloads — drivers are not required to unload freight

Hiring Area: Minneapolis, MN and surrounding 50-mile area

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CDL A Local Driver job in Minneapolis, MN offering $32.00–$33.00 per hour, overtime after 40 hours, home daily, Monday–Friday scheduling and 40–50 hours per week. Drivers operate automatic dry van equipment on local and short regional routes throughout MN, ND, SD, IA and WI. Paid orientation and training available.