CDL-A Semi-Local Driver – $10K BONUS + $84K–$90K Pay

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Trucking Group UTAH

CDL-A Semi-Local Driver – $10K BONUS + $84K–$90K Pay

Lansing, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CDL-A Semi-Local Driver – Lansing, MI

    Earn an average of $84,000–$90,000 annually hauling dedicated retail freight from Lansing, MI. This semi-local position combines local and regional routes, offers home time most days, and includes a $10,000 bonus. Drivers average approximately 2,500–2,700 miles per week on regional runs.

    Pay Details

    • Average Annual Pay: $84,000–$90,000
    • Average Weekly Equivalent: Approximately $1,615–$1,731
    • Regional runs (200+ miles): Start at $0.63 CPM, increasing to $0.645 at 1 year and $0.66 at 3 years
    • Local runs (under 200 miles): Start at $0.725 CPM, increasing to $0.735 at 1 year and $0.745 at 3 years
    • Stop pay: $20 per stop on regional runs; $30 per stop on local runs
    • Backhaul pickup pay: $30 per vendor pickup
    • Breakdown pay: $25 per hour after the first 2 hours, up to $300 per day depending on breakdown type
    • Hourly/safety pay: $20 per hour
    • Additional weekly compensation: $100 for eligible days worked, subject to on-time attendance, availability for legal and safe loads, and required check-in procedures
    • Bonus: $10,000

    Job Details

    • Dedicated retail freight account
    • Starting location: Lansing, MI
    • Delivery territory includes Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin
    • Daily store deliveries and shuttles between distribution facilities in Lansing and Pleasant Prairie
    • Chicago suburbs are a major part of the operation; no deliveries in downtown Chicago
    • Backhauls returning to Lansing are expected
    • Approximately 85%–90% drop-and-hook freight
    • No-touch freight
    • Slip seating required only during mandatory truck services
    • Trucks remain at the account during drivers' time off
    • Lunch provided during orientation

    Shift Details

    • Home most days , with an average of 2–3 nights away per week
    • Tuesday–Saturday schedule
    • Sunday and Monday off
    • 6:00 AM start time
    • Some holidays must be worked when they fall on scheduled workdays
    • Other routes or schedules may become available after drivers gain experience on the account

    Job Requirements

    • Valid Class A CDL
    • Minimum 3 months of truck-driving experience
    • Clean driving record
    • Valid DOT Medical Card
    • No SAP drivers
    • Hazmat endorsement required within 90 days ; the account will reimburse the cost of obtaining it
    • Must be punctual and available for legally permitted, safe loads
    • Must complete required check-in procedures to qualify for additional weekly compensation

    Benefits & Workplace Perks

    • 7 paid days off during the first year
    • 10 paid days off after the first year
    • On-site snack bar
    • Quarterly cookouts
    • Quarterly manager ride-alongs and driver feedback opportunities