Class A CDL Yard Driver – $23.00–$24.50/Hr + Overtime

Velocity TruckingPros LLC; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dispatch support

Job summary

Velocity TruckingPros LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced CDL-A local yard driver for an active yard switching and hostling operation. This 100% home-daily role is hourly with overtime opportunity and a strong weekly pay pattern.

Starting pay ranges from $23.00 to $24.50 per hour, with overtime after 40 hours. Expect 45–50 hours weekly and a stable schedule that keeps you local and home after each shift.

Qualifications

• First Seat Class A CDL with valid DOT Medical Certificate.
• Experience with yard switching and hostling preferred.
• Willing to work day and night shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform local yard switching and hostling duties.
• Operate in Phoenix, AZ area and maintain logs per DOT rules.
• Maintain safety standards and complete pre-employment screenings.

Skills

Local yard driving

Safety conscious

Flexible shifts

Physical stamina

Education

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

CDL-A Local Yard Driver – 100% Home Daily ($23.00–$24.50/Hr + OT | $1,200/Wk Avg)

Seeking a reliable local driving role that brings you home after every single shift? We are onboarding experienced Class A CDL drivers for an active yard switching and local hostling operation based out of Phoenix, Arizona. This hourly role keeps you moving locally while ensuring dependable home time and steady weekly pay.

Earnings Breakdown

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00 to $24.50 per hour (based on experience)

Overtime Rate: Time-and-a-half pay active after completing 40 hours in a work week

Target Weekly Schedule: ~45 to 50 total working hours per week

Average Weekly Pay: $1,200 gross per week

Calculated Annual Earnings: $62,400 per year ($1,200/wk × 52 weeks)

Home Time Routine: 100% Home Daily

Workplace Environment: Active yard switching and hostling duty that involves physical mobility outdoors across fluctuating hot and cold seasonal weather conditions

Driver Qualifications & Fleet Perks

Experience Level: First Seat experienced Class A drivers only. No trainees or team setups accepted on this lane.

Credentials: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and current DOT Medical Certificate (no specialized endorsements required).

Schedule & Shift Flexibility: Operates across both day and night shift windows; weekend shifts are active.

Holiday Expectations: Christmas Day is the primary scheduled facility closure.

Screening Standards: Must pass mandatory pre-employment hair follicle and urine DOT drug screenings (Non-SAP compliant) alongside background and MVR checks.

Included Perks: Complete corporate health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and 24/7 dedicated local dispatch assistance.