CDL Driver - Local Delivery w/Sign-on Bonus

PODS; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Boot voucher

Company uniforms

OT opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

PODS is seeking a CDL Driver to safely deliver and pick up PODS containers, interact with customers, and ensure professional, efficient, incident-free deliveries. The role emphasizes staying local and returning home nightly, with a strong customer-service focus.

You will drive a commercial truck with a lift mechanism, complete local routes, and perform daily safety checks while representing PODS professionally in all encounters.

Qualifications

• A valid CDL license and high school diploma (or equivalent) are required; must be 21+ and DOT Medical Card.
• Minimum of 3 months of professional driving experience.
• Zero-incident safety record with no moving violations in past 3 years.
• Strong spatial relations and ability to park in tight spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, operate a forklift, and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial truck with lift mechanism to load/unload containers at homes and businesses.
• Complete local deliveries and pickups following safety standards.
• Perform daily pre/post-trip inspections and keep cab and equipment clean.
• Use handheld devices for navigation, delivery verification, and communication.
• Assist with storage center duties, forklift operation, and light container maintenance.

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

English communication

Spatial awareness

Physical stamina

Mathematical basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Vehicle inspection tools

Job description

CDL Driver Job Posting

$2000 Sign-on Bonus

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; youre helping people navigate some of the biggest transitions of their lives.

As a CDL Driver, youll 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. Youll 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: Youre 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: Youll have one scheduled day off during the week, plus every Sunday.
• - Safety-First Culture: Your well-being always comes first.

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

Compensation & Perks

• - Base Pay: $24.50 - $25.50/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 youre 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.

Equal Opportunity, Affinitive Action Employer

PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affinitive Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law.

If there are any questions pertaining to this job posting, please contact PODS Recruiting Team at [e-mail]