Dedicated CDL-A Position Home Daily • Local / Regional Automotive Parts • Dry Van

CDL-A Automotive Parts Driver – Home Daily | Jacksonville, FL

Hiring Area: Jacksonville, FL • Terminal: Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL Home Daily Mixed 2020–2024 Day Cabs

Home-daily dedicated automotive parts runs centered on Jacksonville keep drivers on same-day or short regional turns through Northeast Florida and nearby Southeast markets. Weekly gross $1,550–$1,850 with typical earnings near $1,650, hauling palletized components on production-sensitive appointment schedules.

Weekly Gross
$1,550–$1,850
Typical week ≈ $1,650 • Annualized ≈ $85,800
Base Pay $31/hour
Overtime $46.50 after 40 hours
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Schedule Mon–Fri + occasional Saturday
Weekly Miles 900–1,400
Freight Automotive Parts / Dry Van

Position Overview

Work centers on scheduled supplier pickups, distribution-center transfers and plant deliveries of palletized automotive components rather than open-ended dry-van freight.

  • Pick up and deliver palletized automotive parts on scheduled appointments.
  • Verify BOLs, shipment numbers, trailer condition and seals before departure.
  • Meet supplier, DC and plant appointment windows and notify dispatch of delays.
  • Perform safe backing and trailer positioning in busy supplier and distribution yards.
  • Complete electronic DVIRs, delivery paperwork and POD documentation.
  • Report detention, trailer shortages, missed appointments and HOS constraints to dispatch.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly pay with overtime after 40 hours and a fixed weekly automotive account premium for production-sensitive work. Sign-on bonus is paid separately and not included in weekly or annual figures.

Base Rate $31/hour
Overtime $46.50/hour after 40 hours
Automotive Account Premium $50/week
Weekly Gross Range $1,550–$1,850
Typical Weekly ≈ $1,650
Typical Annualized ≈ $85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 ($250 at 30 days / $250 at 90 days / $500 at 180 days)
Detention $31/hour after qualifying waiting period
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Workweek Monday–Friday; occasional Saturday coverage based on customer production schedules
Weekly Hours 46–52
Weekly Miles 900–1,400
Start Window Approximately 4:00 AM–8:00 AM
Operating Corridor Northeast Florida and nearby Southeast markets
Terminal Jacksonville, FL

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia and Volvo VNL day cabs, mixed 2020–2024 fleet
Transmission Automated manual
Trailers 53-ft dry vans, generally 2019–2025
Safety & Tech Collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, ELD, electronic DVIR, forward-facing camera on equipped units
Assignment Assigned tractor when fleet availability allows; temporary changes or slip-seating possible during maintenance
Additional Air-ride suspension, load bars and standard restraint equipment

Fleet is maintained at the Jacksonville service location or approved outside facilities. Roadside issues are handled through carrier support rather than driver-arranged major repairs.

Real Routes

Palletized OEM and aftermarket automotive components—service parts, electrical, suspension, brake and interior assemblies—move between Jacksonville-area suppliers, warehouses and regional distribution or manufacturing facilities.

  • Jacksonville, FL → Brunswick, GA → Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL → Savannah, GA → Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL → Valdosta, GA → Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL → Daytona Beach, FL → Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL → Orlando, FL → Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville, FL → Tallahassee, FL → Jacksonville, FL
  • Most runs are same-day turns or short regional assignments; Jacksonville remains the normal home base

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Report to Jacksonville terminal or assigned customer yard within the 4:00–8:00 AM start window.
  • Complete pre-trip inspection and verify assigned or preloaded trailer and shipment reference.
  • Depart for scheduled supplier pickup or direct plant/DC delivery.
  • Most outbound moves are preloaded or drop-and-hook; supplier pickups and plant deliveries can involve live loading or unloading depending on the facility.
  • Arrive inside the appointment window, check in, provide BOL and follow dock instructions.
  • Exchange empty trailer or accept next pre-planned reload from nearby Georgia or Central Florida locations.
  • Return to Jacksonville terminal or approved yard; next assignment is often already set.

About the Carrier

Automotive supplier replenishment and just-in-time parts movement create steady demand for appointment-driven capacity linking Northeast Florida warehouses with nearby Georgia and Central Florida plants. A mid-sized regional carrier concentrates on dedicated dry-van automotive freight rather than open spot-market work. Its Jacksonville operation prioritizes controlled networks, trailer readiness and production windows over maximum daily miles, supporting both local distribution centers and short regional reloads into Brunswick, Savannah, Valdosta, Daytona Beach, Orlando and Tallahassee.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance options available
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Orientation Paid company and automotive account orientation
Parking & Roadside Jacksonville terminal parking and 24/7 roadside assistance
Additional Company safety apparel, EZPass/toll support on approved routes, paid DOT physical renewal where policy applies

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid CDL Class A
  • At least 6 months recent CDL-A experience preferred
  • Clean and reasonably safe driving history
  • Valid DOT medical certification
  • Ability to meet FMCSA/DOT physical and safety requirements
  • Ability to operate day-cab equipment safely in urban and regional traffic and work within customer appointment windows
  • No HazMat or Tanker endorsement required for standard automotive-parts work

Operational Delays

  • I-95 and I-295 congestion plus interstate construction
  • Summer storms and hurricane-related schedule changes
  • Supplier gate queues and warehouse staging delays
  • Trailer shortages when freight is released late
  • Customer appointment priority shifts during production changes

Hiring Process

1
Application Review
Recruiter contact within one business day
2
Screening
CDL, MVR, employment verification, Clearinghouse and drug screen
3
Offer & Orientation
Paid orientation at Jacksonville terminal
4
First Dispatch
Tractor assignment and account-specific training

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much of the work is drop-and-hook versus live loading? ▼
Most outbound moves are preloaded or drop-and-hook. Supplier pickups and plant deliveries can involve live loading or unloading depending on the facility.
Q: Are weekend shifts part of the regular schedule? ▼
The normal pattern is Monday–Friday. Occasional Saturday coverage occurs only during production recovery, holiday volume or specific customer receiving schedules.
Q: What should I do if a trailer is not ready at the shipper? ▼
Contact dispatch immediately. Do not change the appointment on your own; dispatch will resequence loads or locate another available trailer.
Q: Is prior automotive freight experience required? ▼
Preferred but not mandatory. Regional dry-van, dedicated, LTL or warehouse-transfer experience transfers well. Recent graduates with strong training may be considered.
Q: Where do drivers park if a regional run requires a 10-hour break? ▼
Home-daily is the standard. When a break is needed outside Jacksonville, dispatch helps identify appropriate commercial truck parking.
Q: How is detention documented and paid? ▼
Report arrival, door, release and departure times through dispatch. Qualifying wait is paid at the base hourly rate.

CDL Job Market

Jacksonville supports a large private-sector transportation and logistics workforce tied to JAXPORT, regional distribution centers, warehouses and manufacturing supply chains. Local and regional CDL-A openings span dry van, dedicated, LTL, intermodal and specialized accounts. Hourly rates for home-daily and dedicated work commonly fall in the mid-to-high $20s and low $30s depending on the account and experience. Drivers with clean records and account-specific experience hold stronger negotiating position. Demand stays relatively steady year-round because port, warehouse and automotive distribution volumes are not limited to a single seasonal peak.

Location & Freight Market

Jacksonville functions as North Florida’s primary distribution crossroads. I-95 carries the main north-south corridor, I-10 moves westbound Southeast traffic, I-75 provides access toward Central Florida, and I-295 allows freight to bypass portions of the urban core. I-16 connects the Savannah corridor. JAXPORT’s Blount Island and Dames Point terminals feed containerized and automotive import flows that supply regional warehouses and manufacturing plants. Automotive parts storage, kitting and just-in-time distribution facilities cluster along these corridors, creating continuous demand for scheduled dry-van capacity. Summer storms and hurricane seasons can produce short-term replenishment surges, while model-year changes and holiday shipping add predictable volume increases. The combination of port, interstate and warehouse infrastructure keeps automotive and general freight moving through the metro throughout the year.

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