Manatal: Class A CDL Local Night Driver – Home Daily

Velocity TruckingPros LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home daily

Paid orientation

Job summary

Velocity TruckingPros LLC is seeking a CDL-A Local Night Driver for home daily routes near Raleigh, NC. You’ll handle no-touch refrigerated freight servicing regional stores within 300 miles, averaging about 1–3 runs per day with 1–3 stops per run.

Shifts run nights (8–11 PM). Expect a 6-on/34-hour reset or 5-on/2-off rotation, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and orientation paid. Requires a valid CDL-A, DOT medical card, and a recent 3-month tractor-trailer background.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and active DOT medical card.
• At least 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the last 6 months.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle for commute to the distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Operate 100% no-touch refrigerated freight servicing regional stores within 300 miles.
• Deliver to regional retail stores; average 1–3 runs per day with 1–3 stops per run.
• Night shifts run 8 PM to 11 PM to avoid heavy traffic and facilitate store drop-offs.

Skills

Strong customer service

MVR check

Job description

CDL-A Local Night Driver | Home Daily + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

What does this job pay?

• Average Pay: $1,200 per week, with annual earnings up to $70,000.
• Pay Model: You'll be paid whichever is higher, your base mileage rate ($0.45 to $0.54 CPM based on experience) OR Short-Haul Band Pay ($41 to $96 for runs under 225 miles).
• Extra Cash: $20 per stop + $2,500 total Sign-On Bonus ($250 paid right after load #1, followed by staged payouts over 180 days).
• Paid Orientation: 1 day in class ($50) plus 2–3 days of ride‑along onboarding ($100/day).

What will my schedule and home time look like?

• Home Time: Home daily after every shift (rare hotel stays if required).
• Shift Times: Night runs starting between 8 PM and 11 PM (delivering overnight keeps you out of heavy traffic and makes store drop‑offs easier).
• Work Rotation: Alternates between 6 days on/34-hr reset and 5 days on/2 days off (weekends and holidays required during peak freight days).

What kind of freight and equipment am I running?

• Freight Type: 100% no‑touch refrigerated freight servicing regional retail stores within 300 miles.
• Weekly Volume: Around 1,250 miles per week, averaging 1–3 runs per day (1–3 stops per run).
• Equipment: Late‑model day cabs (International, Freightliner, Kenworth) in a slip‑seat setup.

What are the requirements to get hired?

• Licensing & Seat Time: Valid Class A CDL, active DOT medical card, and at least 3 months of verifiable tractor‑trailer experience in the last 6 months.
• Daily Commute: Must have a reliable personal vehicle to get to and from the distribution center every shift.
• Customer Skills: Strong customer service mentality, including making sure store staff acknowledge your delivery on arrival.
• Screening Standard: Solid driving background/MVR and passing pre‑employment DOT drug screenings.