Local CDL-A Position LTL P&D

CDL-A Local LTL P&D Truck Driver – Idaho Falls, ID

Hiring Area: Idaho Falls & Eastern Idaho • Terminal: Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls, ID Home Daily Day-Cab Dry Van

Local LTL pickup-and-delivery work from the Idaho Falls terminal. Hourly pay plus overtime on 45–52 hour weeks, home every night, multi-stop city and rural routes across eastern Idaho.

Weekly Gross
$1,650–$1,850
Typical Annualized: ~$88,000
Base Rate $32/hour
Overtime $48/hour after 40
Hours 45–52 / week
Home Time Home Daily
Stops 8–14 per day
Sign-On $1,500 (phased)

What the Driver Actually Does

Live multi-stop LTL work centered on commercial and industrial customers in the Idaho Falls service area. The role combines driving, dock interaction, and real-time communication with local dispatch.

  • Pick up and deliver palletized LTL freight from Idaho Falls-area commercial customers.
  • Complete multiple live P&D stops while protecting freight and verifying shipment paperwork.
  • Back into customer docks, warehouses, and tighter commercial yards throughout the route.
  • Work with receiving personnel on freight counts, signatures, PODs, shortages, and visible damage.
  • Communicate late freight, refused shipments, detention, and route changes to local dispatch.
  • Use pallet jacks, liftgates, load bars, and other standard P&D equipment when required.

Hourly + Overtime Pay Model

Pay is calculated strictly on hours worked. A normal 48-hour week produces roughly $1,664 before rounding into the published range. Stronger weeks near 52 hours reach the upper end.

Base Rate $32 / hour
Overtime $48 / hour after 40 hours
Weekly Range $1,650–$1,850 gross
Typical Week ≈ $1,700 (48 hrs)
Detention $32 / hour after qualifying documented wait
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 ($500 at 30 / 90 / 180 days)
Payroll Weekly
Orientation Paid

Hours, Start Times & Territory

Home Time Home daily – return to terminal or approved location
Weekly Hours 45–52
Typical Start 6:00–8:00 AM (varies with pickup density)
Terminal Idaho Falls
Service Area Eastern Idaho – I-15, US-20, US-26 corridor
Route Mileage 800–1,400 miles/week depending on stop density

Tractors, Trailers & Safety Gear

Tractors Freightliner M2 and Cascadia day cabs – primarily 2021–2025, some older units retained
Transmission Automatic
Trailers 48- or 53-ft dock-height dry vans, mixed age
Safety Systems Collision mitigation and lane-departure warning on newer tractors
Other Equipment ELD, electronic DVIR, air-ride suspension, backup camera, load bars, company radio
Assignment Assigned when available; temporary change or slip-seat for PM/repair

Maintenance runs through the terminal network; roadside assistance is available when away from base.

Actual Lanes & Freight Mix

Most days combine several communities rather than repeating a single fixed lane. Freight is general LTL – palletized food, retail, construction supplies, machinery components, industrial parts, and commercial goods.

  • Idaho Falls, ID → Pocatello, ID
  • Idaho Falls, ID → Blackfoot, ID
  • Idaho Falls, ID → Rexburg, ID
  • Idaho Falls, ID → Rigby, ID
  • Idaho Falls, ID → Shelley, ID
  • Occasional terminal or linehaul transfers toward Salt Lake City or Twin Falls

How the Day Actually Runs

  • Arrive at the Idaho Falls terminal, complete pre-trip, and review the first sequence of pickups.
  • Morning focuses on outbound collections; same-day additions appear as customers release freight.
  • Later hours shift to deliveries timed around customer appointment windows.
  • Dispatch re-sequences the remaining stops when a receiver is delayed or a priority shipment appears.
  • Friday volume often tightens as customers clear freight before the weekend.
  • End of shift returns equipment to the terminal; overnight parking stays on company property.

About the Carrier

Short-haul LTL demand in eastern Idaho requires a carrier that can collect and deliver the same day across a geographically spread service area. This mid-sized regional operation runs a local terminal network built around palletized commercial freight instead of long-haul cycles. Loaded and empty trailers turn continuously between customer docks, the Idaho Falls yard, and nearby service points. Local dispatch manages the dynamic stop sequence, appointment windows, and weather-related adjustments that define daily P&D work in the region.

Benefits & Support

Medical Insurance options for eligible full-time drivers
Dental & Vision Available
Retirement 401(k) with company contribution/match per plan terms
Training City-route, scanner/POD, dock/backing, freight-handling, annual safety refreshers
Additional Uniform program, safety vest & PPE, DOT physical assistance, performance recognition

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • 6 months CDL-A experience preferred; recent graduates considered with clean safety record
  • Acceptable MVR and safety history
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and Clearinghouse query
  • Meet DOT/FMCSA standards and handle physical demands of LTL P&D work

Real-World Delays

  • Morning appointment congestion and warehouse forklift wait times
  • Freight not ready at smaller commercial docks
  • Snow, ice, and reduced speeds on I-15 and US-20 during winter
  • Agricultural and food-processing peaks that tighten trailer availability
  • Limited dock space or slower receiving procedures at certain customers

Hiring Timeline

1
Recruiter Contact
Usually within one business day
2
MVR & History Check
Employment verification and background review
3
Drug Screen & Clearinghouse
Required DOT qualification steps
4
Orientation & First Dispatch
1–2 paid days; typically 3–7 days total to first route

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the normal start times? ▼
Most drivers begin between 6:00 and 8:00 AM. Exact time shifts with the day’s pickup density and customer requirements.
Q: Is overtime paid after 40 hours? ▼
Yes. All hours beyond 40 in the workweek are paid at $48 per hour.
Q: Is this position truly home daily? ▼
Yes. Drivers return to the Idaho Falls terminal or an approved home location at the end of each shift. Overnight OTR runs are not part of the regular schedule.
Q: How much freight handling is involved? ▼
Drivers routinely use pallet jacks and occasionally operate liftgates. Most loading and unloading is performed by customer personnel with forklifts, but the driver remains responsible for freight condition and securement.
Q: Are weekend shifts required? ▼
The standard schedule is weekday-focused. Weekend work is not a routine expectation for this local P&D operation.
Q: Can drivers with less than one year of CDL-A experience apply? ▼
Six months is preferred. Recent graduates from a recognized CDL program may be considered if they present a strong safety record and are comfortable with city docking and customer interaction.

CDL-A Driver Demand in Eastern Idaho

The Idaho Falls market is smaller than Boise or Salt Lake City yet maintains consistent demand for Class A drivers. Local and regional carriers compete for experienced city P&D talent, while national LTL networks operate service centers that also recruit in the Idaho Falls–Pocatello corridor. Positions that combine hourly pay, predictable home-daily schedules, and dependable equipment tend to fill more reliably than those relying primarily on large sign-on bonuses. The overall driver pool is limited, so carriers that offer steady weekly earnings and realistic route expectations hold an advantage in retention. Seasonal volume swings linked to agriculture create temporary openings, but baseline need for local and short-haul drivers remains year-round.

Freight Flow Through the Idaho Falls Region

Eastern Idaho’s freight volume is driven by food processing, dairy, agriculture, retail distribution, construction materials, and manufacturing. Idaho Falls sits on the I-15 corridor with US-20 and US-26 feeding surrounding communities, making it the natural consolidation point for palletized shipments moving between local businesses and larger western markets. Longer distances between stops and a higher share of rural commercial customers distinguish the region from dense metro LTL networks. Winter road conditions periodically slow travel, yet the underlying industrial and agricultural base keeps regular short-haul and LTL traffic moving throughout the year.

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