CDLA Touch Freight Driver 1900 Weekly Average

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

Job summary

Family Dollar in Maquoketa, IA is seeking a CDL-A Regional Touch Freight Driver to deliver dedicated store freight. The role offers weekly home time, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and pay that includes base mileage plus bonuses for stops, unloads, and backhauls.

Expect about 1,500 miles weekly across IA and neighboring states, with 3–5 stops per route and night driving on occasion. Paid ride-along training is included, with 24/7 on-site support.

Qualifications

• Three months of tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Clean driving record.
• Valid DOT Medical Card.
• No SAP drivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dedicated store freight regionally from Maquoketa, IA.
• Perform 100% touch freight unloading using rollers.
• Complete roughly 1,500 miles per week with 3–5 stops per route.
• Maintain on-time delivery with early-morning shifts and possible night driving.
• Meet weekly home time and participate in ride-along training as needed.

Skills

Customer-service

Patience

Night driving

Communication

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.