CDL Driver - Local Delivery

PODS Enterprises, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Boot voucher

Company uniforms

401(k) with match

Job summary

PODS Enterprises, LLC in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a CDL driver for local routes. You will safely deliver and pick up PODS containers, interact with customers, and represent our brand on every stop.

This role offers a home-daily schedule, one weekday off plus Sundays, comprehensive benefits, and competitive pay. If you value safety, reliability, and customer service, apply to PODS today.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL license and high school diploma (or equivalent) are required.
• You must be at least 21 years old and possess (or be able to obtain) a DOT Medical Card.
• Minimum of 3 months of professional driving experience.
• Safety-first “zero-incident” mindset with no moving violations in the past three years.
• Strong spatial awareness to park and negotiate tight spaces.
• Good physical stamina; able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate outdoors in all weather.
• Clear English reading, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial truck with lift mechanism to load/unload in residential and business settings.
• Complete local deliveries and pickups following safety standards.
• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain clean equipment.
• Use handheld devices for navigation, delivery confirmation, and communication.
• Act as brand ambassador; answer questions and ensure containers are presentable.
• Assist with storage center functions, forklift operation, and light container maintenance when not on road.

Skills

CDL license

3 months driving experience

Customer service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Drive Your Career Forward With an Industry Leader

Forget the long hauls and the weeks away from home. At PODS, we offer the stability of a national brand with the lifestyle of a local career.

Our drivers are more than just delivery experts—they are the face of our brand. You aren't just hauling freight; you’re helping people navigate some of the biggest transitions of their lives.

As a CDL Driver, you’ll safely deliver and pick up PODS containers, interact directly with customers, and ensure every delivery is completed professionally, efficiently, and incident-free. If you take pride in your driving, love interacting with customers, and want a career that gets you home every night, you belong behind the wheel at PODS.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a commercial truck equipped with our unique lift mechanism to load and unload containers in residential and business settings.


• Complete local deliveries and pickups while following DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.


• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections to keep your rig—and yourself—safe and keep truck cab and equipment clean and inspection-ready.


• Use company-provided handheld devices for navigation, delivery confirmation, and communication.


• Act as our brand ambassador. You’ll answer questions, solve placement puzzles, and ensure every container is clean and presentable.


• When you aren't on the road, you'll help with storage center functions, forklift operation, and light container maintenance to keep the operation humming.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• The Credentials: A validCDL license and high school diploma (or equivalent) are required. You must also be at least 21 years old and possess (or be able to obtain) a DOT Medical Card.


• Experience: You bring a minimum of 3 months of professional driving experience.


• A Clean Slate :You have a safety-first “zero-incident” mindset with no moving violations in the past three years.


• Spatial Mastery: You have a strong sense of spatial relations—you can park a vehicle and negotiate tight residential spaces with ease.


• Physical Stamina: You’re comfortable climbing in and out of the cab (using three points of contact), operating a forklift, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. or applying up to 40 lbs. of pressure for equipment operation. You also can work outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Customer Focused: You understand customer needs and make service excellence a priority.


• Communication & Logic: You possess strong basic math skills and can read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Why You’ll Love Working at PODS

• Home Daily: No over-the-road (OTR) requirements. You stay within your local territory.


• A Solid Schedule: You’ll have one scheduled day off during the week, plus every Sunday.

Full Benefits: Competitive pay, 401(k) with match, and comprehensive health insurance. We've got you covered with a boot voucher and company uniforms.

• Base Pay: $23.00 - $24.00/hour


• Overtime: Regular opportunities for OT to boost your take-home pay.


• Bonuses: Eligible for performance-based incentives.


• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Programs.

Ready to Join a Team That Delivers More?

If you’re a professional driver who values safety, integrity, and customer service, we want to see you in a PODS uniform.

COMPENSATION

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our company's size and industry and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes incentives, benefits, and other opportunities at PODS. In accordance with New York, Colorado, California, Washington and other applicable laws, PODS is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, geography, and balancing internal equity.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job.

PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Aff…

Equal Opportunity Employer
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