Local CDL-A Position Dedicated Retail
Local CDL-A Retail Delivery Driver – Los Angeles, CA
Hiring Area: Los Angeles County & nearby Southern California markets • Terminal: Assigned local terminal or designated yard
Los Angeles, CA Local / Dedicated Day-Cab Dry Van
Local retail dry-van replenishment across the Los Angeles Basin and Inland Empire. Home daily. Hourly pay $30–$32 plus overtime yields typical weekly gross of $1,650–$1,950 on a 50–55 hour workweek.
Typical Weekly Gross
$1,650–$1,950
Estimated Annual: $85,800–$101,400
Sign-On Bonus None listed
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Typical Hours 50–55 / week
Freight Type Palletized Retail
Local dry-van work moving palletized consumer goods from distribution centers and cross-docks to retail receiving locations and secondary warehouses throughout Los Angeles County.
- Pick up palletized retail freight at distribution centers and cross-docks.
- Verify trailer IDs, load references, seal numbers, and shipping documents.
- Follow store receiving windows, yard rules, and assigned dock procedures.
- Deliver to retail locations and secondary warehouses across the LA Basin.
- Record signed PODs, pallet discrepancies, and delivery exceptions.
- Report traffic delays, missed appointments, and equipment defects to dispatch.
Pay is hourly because city traffic, gate queues, and receiving windows consume substantial paid time. Earnings scale directly with hours worked.
Base Rate $30–$32 per hour
Typical Workweek 50–55 paid hours
Weekly Gross $1,650–$1,950
Estimated Annual $85,800–$101,400 (52-week arithmetic estimate)
Overtime 1.5× regular rate after 40 hours
Eligible Detention $25/hour after 2 hours at qualifying facilities, subject to documented arrival/release times and account rules
Home Time Home daily
Shifts per Week 5 shifts
Typical Paid Hours 50–55 per week
Shift Length 9–12 hours common; longer days possible with overtime
Start Times Early morning; some afternoon or evening transfers
Weekend / Peak Occasional weekend or holiday coverage may be required
Tractors Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth T680 day cabs
Model Years Primarily 2021–2025 (mixed fleet)
Transmission Automatic
Trailers 53-ft dry vans (mixed 2017–2024 fleet)
Cargo & Safety Load bars, straps, logistics posts, ELD, GPS dispatch, collision mitigation where equipped
A regular tractor may be assigned after training when fleet availability permits. Temporary swaps occur during maintenance or high-volume periods. Drivers perform pre-trip inspections and report defects before dispatch.
Palletized household products, paper goods, nonperishable grocery items, personal-care products, boxed merchandise, and seasonal retail inventory move from DCs and cross-docks to stores and secondary warehouses.
- City of Industry → Los Angeles via I-10 and local arterials for warehouse-to-store replenishment
- Commerce / Vernon → Long Beach via I-710 and industrial streets for retail and wholesale deliveries
- Santa Fe Springs → Anaheim via I-5 and CA-91 depending on the receiving location
- Ontario → Pomona via I-10 or CA-60 depending on terminal and customer routing
- City of Industry → Torrance via CA-60, I-710, and I-110 where truck access permits
These are representative lanes across separate dispatches, not a guaranteed daily route sequence. Actual assignments depend on customer appointments, freight availability, traffic, and the assigned distribution account.
- Review next-day dispatch for tractor, trailer, pickup reference, and first appointment.
- Start with a DC or warehouse pickup, then complete one to three scheduled deliveries.
- Contact dispatch early if queues or traffic threaten an appointment window.
- After the final stop, move empty equipment, collect a backhaul, or return to the yard.
- Close the shift by submitting delivery records and confirming the next report time.
- Early-week shifts often mix warehouse transfers with store stops; late-week volume rises ahead of weekend demand.
About the Carrier
Retail shelves across the Los Angeles Basin stay stocked through scheduled dry-van replenishment from industrial corridors in City of Industry, Commerce, Vernon, Santa Fe Springs, and the Ontario-area Inland Empire. Local dedicated capacity links those warehouses to store receiving docks and secondary distribution points under tight appointment windows. The operation relies on day-cab equipment, local dispatch coordination, and drivers who can manage urban traffic and customer documentation without long-haul overnight cycles.
Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision options subject to plan eligibility
Retirement 401(k) participation under employer plan terms
Paid Leave Accrual and use according to California law and company policy
Local Onboarding Route familiarization for customer gates, receiving windows, and yard procedures
Dispatch Support Assistance with appointment changes, documented detention claims, and equipment issues
Work Clothing Company shirts after introductory period if provided under policy
- Valid Class A CDL
- Approximately 6 months verifiable CDL-A experience preferred; less experience may be considered with strong training and safety record
- Acceptable MVR, safety history, and employment verification
- Ability to maneuver a 53-ft dry van in urban industrial areas and commercial receiving locations
- DOT qualification standards, drug and alcohol testing, and company safety policy compliance
- No HazMat or Tanker endorsement normally required for this dry-van operation
- Morning congestion on I-5, I-10, I-405, I-710, and CA-60
- Gate queues and limited dock capacity during peak receiving windows
- Construction, collisions, and local truck access restrictions
- Empty trailer shortages during holiday and promotional inventory surges
- Extended waits at busy retail receiving facilities
1
Application
Submit CDL details and work history
2
Recruiter Screen
Phone review of experience and schedule fit
3
Qualification Checks
MVR, safety records, DOT documents, drug test
4
Road Test & Offer
Driving evaluation and final rate confirmation
5
Orientation
Local terminal onboarding then first dispatch
Q: How many stops are typical on a shift? ▼
Some loads are single distribution-center deliveries; others require two or three scheduled stops depending on the account and freight.
Q: Is drop-and-hook available? ▼
Approximately 40–60 % of movements may involve a trailer exchange when the account supports it; the balance is live load or unload.
Q: Can I take the tractor home overnight? ▼
Not guaranteed. Home parking depends on company policy, legal commercial parking availability, and neighborhood restrictions.
Q: What happens if a receiver runs behind schedule? ▼
Contact dispatch before the appointment window expires. Accurate arrival and release times are required for any eligible detention claim.
Q: Are lumper services required? ▼
Lumper use is not assumed as routine. If a facility requires one, follow the customer’s authorized payment and receipt procedure.
Q: How many hours should I expect in a normal week? ▼
A typical week is modeled at roughly 50–55 paid hours, including overtime after 40. Actual hours vary with route length, stop count, traffic, and receiving delays.
Q: How long does the hiring process usually take? ▼
Approximately 3–7 business days for a qualified local driver once application documents and an orientation slot are available.
Los Angeles supports one of the largest and most competitive CDL-A labor markets on the West Coast. Local delivery, dedicated retail accounts, warehouse shuttle fleets, LTL terminals, parcel distribution, and foodservice operations all recruit continuously. Drivers with proven ability to handle dense urban traffic, tight customer appointments, and 53-foot equipment are especially valued. Hourly pay structures are common for local work because traffic and dock time directly affect daily earnings. Competition remains strong among warehouse shuttle fleets, national retailers, regional contractors, and larger dedicated operators, so consistent scheduling, transparent overtime, and reliable payroll practices matter as much as the base rate.
Southern California’s dense retail network creates steady demand for consumer-goods replenishment. Distribution centers clustered in Commerce, Vernon, City of Industry, Santa Fe Springs, and the Ontario-area Inland Empire supply stores and secondary warehouses across the Los Angeles Basin. Packaged household products, paper goods, nonperishable groceries, and seasonal merchandise move daily on I-5, I-10, I-710, I-605, CA-60, and CA-91. Holiday inventory builds, back-to-school shipments, and promotional periods increase load density and pressure on receiving appointments. Local dedicated capacity remains essential because short-haul retail freight does not fit long-haul operating models.