🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Diego, CA
- Route type: Local home-daily / LTL Pickup & Delivery
- Freight: Palletized dry van freight (retail, industrial, port & cross-dock LTL)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, early dispatch 5:00 AM–8:00 AM, occasional Saturday rotation
📋 Job Description
- Operate local pickup & delivery routes across San Diego metro including tight dock and street deliveries
- Move palletized freight between Otay Mesa border warehouses, Port of San Diego terminals, and regional DCs
- Navigate high-traffic corridors such as I-5, I-805, I-8, and I-15 during peak congestion windows
- Use liftgate and pallet jack equipment for curbside and dock deliveries in retail and industrial zones
- Verify BOL paperwork and coordinate delivery timing with warehouse dispatch teams
- Handle multiple daily stops with time-sensitive freight and live receiver appointments
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6–12 months CDL-A experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Liftgate use, pallet jack operation, occasional freight handling
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025 mixed fleet units)
- Kenworth T680 units with standard regional wear & scheduled rotation maintenance
- Dry van trailers (28’–53’) used for LTL palletized freight movement
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after route completion within San Diego metro
- Occasional Saturday shifts depending on freight volume from port and retail cycles
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Otay Mesa → Miramar Industrial Park via I-805 North freight corridor
- Port of San Diego → National City distribution hubs via CA-94 / I-5 connector routes
- Chula Vista warehouses → Carlsbad retail DCs via I-5 North coastal freight lane
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this truly home daily?
Yes, drivers return to San Diego terminal every shift after completing assigned delivery routes.
How many stops per day?
Typically 8–18 stops depending on freight volume and traffic conditions across metro zones.
Do I need liftgate experience?
Preferred but not required. Training is provided for pallet jack and liftgate operations.
What areas do I drive in?
San Diego County including Otay Mesa, Chula Vista, Miramar, National City, and North County.
Is traffic a major factor?
Yes, especially on I-5 and I-805 during peak freight windows, which affects route timing.
What equipment will I use?
Dry van trailers with pallet jacks, liftgates, and mixed-model tractors in active rotation.
💼 Career Opportunities
This San Diego CDL-A local P&D position offers a realistic entry point into California’s dense coastal freight network. Drivers typically start on metro pickup & delivery routes and gain exposure to port-related freight movement, cross-border logistics from Otay Mesa, and high-frequency retail distribution cycles. Over time, some drivers transition into dedicated accounts, regional California runs, or specialized LTL freight lanes depending on performance and fleet demand. While advancement is not guaranteed, consistent attendance, safe driving behavior, and familiarity with San Diego’s industrial corridors can open opportunities for trainer roles or more structured routes within the carrier network. The work environment is fast-paced due to port volume and border-adjacent freight flow, making operational reliability more valuable than long-haul mileage experience.
🔗 CDL-A Local Dry Van P&D Driver – San Diego, CA
San Diego CDL-A drivers operate in one of the most active freight corridors in Southern California, driven by port logistics, cross-border imports through Otay Mesa, and dense retail distribution across I-5, I-805, and I-8 corridors. This local P&D role focuses on palletized dry van freight moving between warehouses, terminals, and retail receivers throughout the metro area. Drivers benefit from consistent home daily schedules, steady weekday dispatch patterns, and high freight demand tied to coastal import cycles and regional distribution hubs. The job requires strong urban navigation skills due to tight delivery zones, traffic congestion, and time-sensitive dock appointments. With competitive hourly pay and structured stop-based incentives, this position reflects real-world San Diego trucking operations rather than long-haul freight models.
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