CDL-A Semi-Local Driver – $10K BONUS + $84K–$90K Pay

Rodriguez; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid days off first year

10 paid days off after first year

On-site snack bar

Quarterly cookouts

Quarterly manager ride-alongs

Job summary

Rodriguez is seeking a CDL-A semi-local driver based in Lansing, MI to haul dedicated retail freight. The role offers home time most days and a total annual pay range of $84,000–$90,000, plus a $10,000 bonus. Expect 2,500–2,700 regional miles weekly, with a mix of local and regional runs.

Shifts are typically Tuesday–Saturday, starting early morning, with home time most days and some holidays required. The operation covers Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin, with deliveries to

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 3 months of truck-driving experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days; reimbursement provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate semi-local routes between Lansing, MI and nearby states.
• Deliver dedicated retail freight with no-touch freight where applicable.
• Maintain on-time service while managing safety and compliance.
• Receive bonuses and additional compensation for eligible days.

Skills

CDL-A driving

Punctuality

DOT medical card

Hazmat endorsement (90 days)

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Driver — Lansing, MI

Earn an average of $84,000–$90,000 annually hauling dedicated retail freight from Lansing, MI . This semi-local position combines local and regional routes, offers home time most days, and includes a $10,000 bonus. Drivers average approximately 2,500–2,700 miles per week on regional runs.

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $84,000–$90,000
• Average Weekly Equivalent: Approximately $1,615–$1,731
• Regional runs (200+ miles): Start at $0.63 CPM, increasing to $0.645 at 1 year and $0.66 at 3 years
• Local runs (under 200 miles): Start at $0.725 CPM, increasing to $0.735 at 1 year and $0.745 at 3 years
• Stop pay: $20 per stop on regional runs; $30 per stop on local runs
• Backhaul pickup pay: $30 per vendor pickup
• Breakdown pay: $25 per hour after the first 2 hours, up to $300 per day depending on breakdown type
• Hourly/safety pay: $20 per hour
• Additional weekly compensation: $100 for eligible days worked, subject to on-time attendance, availability for legal and safe loads, and required check-in procedures
• Bonus: $10,000

Job Details

• Dedicated retail freight account
• Starting location: Lansing, MI
• Delivery territory includes Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin
• Daily store deliveries and shuttles between distribution facilities in Lansing and Pleasant Prairie
• Chicago suburbs are a major part of the operation; no deliveries in downtown Chicago
• Backhauls returning to Lansing are expected
• Approximately 85%–90% drop-and-hook freight
• No-touch freight
• Slip seating required only during mandatory truck services
• Trucks remain at the account during drivers’ time off
• Lunch provided during orientation

Shift Details

• Home most days , with an average of 2–3 nights away per week
• Tuesday–Saturday schedule
• Sunday and Monday off
• 6:00 AM start time
• Some holidays must be worked when they fall on scheduled workdays
• Other routes or schedules may become available after drivers gain experience on the account

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of truck-driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days; the account will reimburse the cost of obtaining it
• Must be punctual and available for legally permitted, safe loads
• Must complete required check-in procedures to qualify for additional weekly compensation

Benefits & Workplace Perks

• 7 paid days off during the first year
• 10 paid days off after the first year
• On-site snack bar
• Quarterly cookouts
• Quarterly manager ride-alongs and driver feedback opportunities