Regional CDL-A Position Dedicated Fleet Position

CDL-A Regional Dedicated E-Commerce Freight Driver – Regional Distribution Account

Hiring Area: Fort Worth / DFW Metro • Terminal: Fort Worth / Alliance Area

Fort Worth, TX Regional Dedicated 2021–2025 Tractors

Move palletized e-commerce and retail freight on regional dedicated lanes from Fort Worth through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Weekly pay typically falls between $1,450 and $1,800 with regular home time.

Weekly Pay Range
$1,450–$1,800
Estimated Annual: $80,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Home Weekly
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Miles 2,100–2,500
Freight Type No-Touch Dry Van

Position Overview

Drivers support a dedicated distribution network that moves consumer merchandise between Fort Worth-area fulfillment centers and regional receiving facilities. Daily destinations adjust with inventory needs and appointments rather than following a fixed lane.

  • Pick up preloaded 53-foot dry vans from Fort Worth-area fulfillment and distribution facilities and deliver palletized retail merchandise to regional receivers.
  • Run primarily Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana lanes, with daily destinations changing according to inventory and appointment requirements.
  • Handle a mix of drop-and-hook and live-load/live-unload freight, with drop-and-hook making up the larger share of normal account moves.
  • Check trailer numbers, seals, BOLs and load information before leaving each customer facility.
  • Coordinate with dispatch when appointment times, trailer availability, traffic or facility delays affect the planned schedule.
  • Complete electronic logs, pre-trip/post-trip inspections and delivery documentation for each dispatched movement.
  • Plan fuel, parking and available drive time on overnight regional runs and return to the Fort Worth area for the scheduled weekly home-time reset.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Compensation is primarily mileage-based, with additional pay for qualifying account activity. Most weeks fall in the $1,450–$1,800 range depending on dispatched miles, load frequency and account activity. A typical week is around $1,550 gross. The upper end of the range appears in weeks with higher dispatched miles plus activity, detention or other qualifying pay.

Weekly Range $1,450–$1,800
Typical Weekly Gross $1,550
Estimated Annual $80,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500, typically paid in three $500 installments after 30, 90 and 180 days, subject to company requirements
Detention May apply after carrier waiting threshold; documented through ELD or customer paperwork
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home weekly; normally returns to the Fort Worth area for a 34-hour reset
Nights Out Typically 1–3 nights away during a normal regional cycle
Operating Corridor Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana
Weekly Miles Approximately 2,100–2,500 paid miles
Start Window Often between 4:00 and 7:00 AM depending on the first appointment

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia (2021–2025) and Kenworth T680 (2021–2024)
Transmission Automatic
Trailers 53-foot dry vans, mixed 3–8 years old
Safety Systems ELD, air-ride suspension, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise on selected newer units, forward-facing dash camera
Assignment Assigned when operationally practical; slip seating can occur for maintenance or coverage needs

Preventive maintenance is handled through the carrier’s network. Roadside issues are coordinated through dispatch and maintenance.

Real Routes

Freight consists of palletized consumer products, packaged merchandise, household goods, small appliances, general retail inventory and e-commerce fulfillment orders moving between distribution centers, fulfillment warehouses and cross-docks. Most account moves are drop-and-hook, although drivers should expect some live loading and unloading depending on the facility. Destinations shift with inventory levels, appointments and backhaul opportunities.

  • Fort Worth to Oklahoma City via I-35W / I-35 for retail replenishment
  • Fort Worth to Tulsa via I-35 and I-44 when Oklahoma inventory needs deeper coverage
  • Fort Worth to Houston via I-45 with outbound and reload options
  • Fort Worth to San Antonio and Austin along the I-35 corridor for Central and South Texas distribution
  • Fort Worth to Little Rock via I-30 through Texarkana for Arkansas capacity
  • Fort Worth to Shreveport through the East Texas corridor
  • Short Fort Worth–Dallas repositioning moves on I-30 or I-20

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Receive the first load assignment electronically, often the evening before or early morning.
  • Report to the assigned Fort Worth-area distribution facility, complete the pre-trip inspection and confirm the trailer and load information.
  • Run the assigned regional leg, then complete the drop-and-hook or live unload as directed.
  • Accept the next planned or adjusted load; sequence can change with trailer availability or appointment shifts.
  • Stage overnight at established truck stops or approved customer yards when away from the terminal.
  • Return to the Fort Worth area once the final delivery clears for the weekly home-time reset.

About the Carrier

This is a mid-sized regional dry-van operation supporting dedicated distribution freight out of the Fort Worth area. The account is built around recurring customer facilities rather than spot-market loads, with most freight consisting of palletized retail and e-commerce merchandise. Drivers generally know the customer network and operating territory, although individual destinations can change from day to day based on trailer availability, appointments and freight volume. The operation relies heavily on drop-and-hook moves but still includes live loading and unloading at selected facilities.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options
Retirement 401(k) program with company contribution
Orientation Paid orientation and paid DOT-required onboarding activities
Operational Support Company terminal parking when available, roadside assistance coordination, preventive maintenance scheduling, toll transponder where required
Account Training Dedicated-account route familiarization, customer-yard procedures and e-commerce operating training

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical certification
  • Approximately 6 months recent verifiable CDL-A experience preferred; qualified CDL-A graduates may be considered depending on training and safety history
  • Acceptable MVR and employment history; must pass DOT drug screen and Clearinghouse query
  • Must meet company safety and insurance standards; no HazMat, tanker or doubles endorsement required

Operational Delays

  • Congestion on I-35W, I-20, I-30 and major DFW connectors during peak commuting and distribution windows
  • Yard and appointment queues at high-volume distribution facilities, especially during morning receiving and afternoon outbound peaks
  • Trailer availability delays when inventory levels or customer schedules shift
  • Severe thunderstorms, high winds, hail or occasional winter weather that slow regional corridors
  • Construction-related lane restrictions on primary freight arteries

Hiring Process

1
Application Review
Recruiter contact normally within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, employment history, Clearinghouse and drug screen
3
Conditional Offer
Issued after required checks are substantially complete
4
Orientation & Dispatch
Paid orientation at the local terminal followed by account familiarization and first load

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often do destinations change during the week? ▼
Inventory levels, trailer availability and customer appointments can shift the next destination. A run planned for Oklahoma City one day may become a Houston or Little Rock movement later in the week.
Q: Are most stops drop-and-hook or live? ▼
The majority of normal account moves are drop-and-hook. Live loading or unloading is used at selected facilities, with typical wait times ranging from under an hour to roughly two hours.
Q: Where do drivers park overnight when away from Fort Worth? ▼
Established truck stops along the route or approved customer yards that allow overnight parking. Drivers are expected to plan parking before the final available hours on the ELD clock.
Q: Does the account require hand unloading? ▼
No. Freight is primarily no-touch and palletized. Lumper services may be used at selected third-party facilities when required by the customer.
Q: How does seasonal volume affect the schedule? ▼
Volume increases around back-to-school, major holidays, Black Friday/Cyber Monday and year-end inventory moves. Dispatch may add shorter regional turns or weekend freight during those periods, then ease after the peak.

CDL Job Market

The Fort Worth market supports a wide mix of CDL-A work, including regional dry van, dedicated distribution, local delivery, intermodal and specialized freight. For drivers based around Alliance, North Fort Worth and the western DFW suburbs, regional distribution work can provide more predictable freight patterns than general OTR while still requiring several nights away from home. Retail and e-commerce volume can increase during major seasonal shipping periods, but day-to-day schedules remain dependent on customer appointments and trailer availability. Reliable drivers who handle appointment freight and congested corridors remain in steady demand across the metro.

Location & Freight Market

North Fort Worth and the AllianceTexas area concentrate large distribution campuses, e-commerce fulfillment capacity, air cargo and intermodal rail with direct access to I-35W, SH-170 and SH-114. South Fort Worth adds another cluster of warehouses positioned around I-20 and I-35W, creating practical regional dry-van lanes into Dallas, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Oklahoma and Central Texas. The same geography supports continuous movement of consumer merchandise and retail inventory between distribution centers. Because the network is built around inventory replenishment rather than fixed manufacturing origins, trailer turns and appointment windows stay active year-round, with measurable spikes during major retail cycles. Corridor congestion is a recognized factor, yet the density of facilities also creates multiple reload opportunities that keep regional capacity in demand.

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