CDL-A Touch Freight Driver – $1,900 Weekly Average

Trucking Group UTAH; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly home time

Paid ride-along training

Additional pay for unloads, stops &amp

Backhauls

Job summary

Family Dollar is seeking a CDL-A Regional Touch Freight Driver to Maquoketa, IA, delivering dedicated store freight with an average of 1,825 per week. Expect weekly home time, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid ride-along training, and extra pay for unloads, stops, and backhauls.

Routes cover IA, OK, MO, WI, AR, IL, KS, MN, NE, SD, ND, CO with ~1,500 miles weekly and 3–5 stops per route. 100% touch freight, 34‑hour reset, and on-site support provided.

Qualifications

• CDL-A required.
• Minimum 3 months tractor-trailer experience within last 36 months.
• Clean driving record and valid DOT Medical Card.
• Must be available for night driving, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated regional store freight with ~1,500 miles per week across multiple states.
• Touch freight as needed; unloads performed by driver.
• Maintain safe operation and comply with DOT regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Night driving

Load/unload

Extreme temperatures handling

Job description

CDL-A Regional Touch Freight Driver - FAMILY DOLLAR -Maquoketa, IA

Earn an average of $1,825 per week delivering dedicated store freight from the Maquoketa, IA area. This regional position offers weekly home time, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, paid ride-along training, and additional pay for trailer unloads, stops, and backhauls.

Pay Details & Schedule

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,825
• Average Annual Pay: $95,000
• Base Mileage Pay: $0.75 per mile, regardless of experience
• Additional Pay: $285 per full-trailer unload, $20 per stop, and $50 per backhaul
• All-In Pay: Up to $1.18 per mile, including base mileage pay and eligible additional earnings divided by miles
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 total - $500 on the first load, $500 at 30 days, $250 at 60 days, $250 at 90 days, $250 at 120 days, $250 at 150 days, and $500 at 180 days
• Home Time: Weekly for a 34-hour reset
• Schedule: Early-morning deliveries requiring night driving; weekends and holidays may be part of the workweek
• Training: One-week ride-along with a current driver at $150 per day

Job Details

• Dedicated regional store-delivery account
• Approximately 1,500 miles per week, averaging 2 loads weekly
• Typically 3-5 stops per route
• Routes across IA, OK, MO, WI, AR, IL, KS, MN, NE, SD, ND, and CO
• 100% touch freight: Drivers unload boxes individually using rollers
• International, Freightliner, and Kenworth tractors
• Drivers must complete a 10-hour break before unloading
• On-site support available 24/7
• Paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 7 years, and 4 weeks after 10 years

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months
• Clean driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Patience and strong customer-service skills
• Must be physically able to unload freight and work in extreme temperatures
• Must be available for night driving, weekends, and holidays
• Bring two weeks’ worth of supplies to orientation
• Secure truck and trailer parking is required during home time. Parking must be on personal property or in a gated location with two forms of security, such as a guard or camera. Unsecure store and retail parking is not permitted.