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CDL-A Local Metro LTL Driver – New York City, NY

Hiring Radius: NYC Metro • Terminal: Northern New Jersey

New York City, NY Local LTL P&D 2019–2024 Day Cabs

Local LTL pickup and delivery work moving palletized commercial freight from Northern New Jersey distribution facilities into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. The job combines scheduled deliveries, live pickups, dock work and daily return-to-terminal operations.

Typical Weekly Earnings
$1,650–$1,750
Typical Annual: $88,400
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Position Type Local LTL P&D
Freight Type Palletized Commercial

Position Overview

  • Pick up and deliver palletized LTL freight between North Jersey and NYC customers
  • Handle 6–10 commercial stops on a normal city route
  • Move retail, industrial, packaging and general commercial freight
  • Use pallet jack and dock equipment for live pickups and deliveries
  • Verify freight, pallet counts, BOLs and delivery signatures
  • Follow NYC truck routes, posted restrictions and customer access instructions
  • Return tractor and trailer to the North Jersey terminal each day

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Weekly Gross $1,650–$1,750
Typical Weekly $1,700
Typical Annual $88,400
Regular Rate $32/hour
Overtime $48/hour after 40 hours
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 ($500 after 60 days + $500 after 180 days)
Detention $32/hour after 90 minutes when qualifying
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Operating Area NYC boroughs + Northern New Jersey
Terminal Northern New Jersey distribution terminal
Start Time 5:00–7:00 AM
Weekly Hours 48–52 hours typical
Workweek Monday–Friday; occasional peak-volume coverage

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner M2 106 and International MV day cabs, 2019–2024
Configuration Tandem axle, automatic transmission, air ride
Trailers 48–53 ft dry vans with swing doors and pallet floors
Driver Equipment Electric pallet jack/manual pallet jack, load bars and basic freight handling equipment
ELD & Safety Electronic logging, forward-facing camera, collision mitigation and lane-departure systems on newer units
Assignment Assigned equipment when practical; rotating units during maintenance

Real Routes

  • Kearny / Secaucus, NJ → Midtown Manhattan commercial stops
  • Elizabeth / Newark, NJ → Hunts Point and Bronx industrial customers
  • Elizabeth, NJ → Brooklyn / Sunset Park freight customers
  • Secaucus, NJ → Maspeth / Queens distribution customers
  • Kearny, NJ → North Bergen / Jersey City / Manhattan route sequence
  • Elizabeth, NJ → Staten Island commercial and industrial stops

Routes vary by freight volume and appointment windows. Drivers use designated NYC truck corridors and approved crossings rather than choosing unrestricted residential shortcuts.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

Start at the North Jersey terminal around 5:00–7:00 AM. Dispatch provides the stop sequence, BOLs, delivery windows and special customer instructions before departure.

A normal day includes 6–10 stops. The driver checks pallet counts and freight condition, backs to customer docks, handles palletized freight and obtains signed PODs. Dispatch may resequence stops when traffic or a late pickup changes the route.

After the final pickup or delivery, the driver returns the tractor and trailer to the terminal, completes the post-trip inspection and reports shortages, damage or equipment issues before clocking out.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical Available after eligibility period
Dental & Vision Coverage options offered
401(k) Retirement plan with company participation
Orientation Paid orientation and route-specific training
Driver Support Uniform program and DOT physical renewal assistance
Other Referral program and safety incentives

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
  • Minimum 6 months recent CDL-A experience preferred
  • LTL, P&D or urban tractor-trailer experience preferred
  • Acceptable MVR and FMCSA safety history
  • Comfort with docks, palletized freight and customer-facing stops
  • Ability to follow NYC truck routes and commercial vehicle restrictions

Operational Delays

  • Dock queues and customer receiving delays
  • Bridge, tunnel and major arterial congestion
  • NYC truck-route restrictions and local delivery access
  • Construction, weather and street-level delivery disruptions
  • Late pickups that require dispatch to resequence the route

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Review CDL status, experience, home-time expectations and operating area.
2
Safety Screening
MVR, CDL verification, FMCSA Clearinghouse and required drug screening.
3
Operations Interview
Discuss NYC route experience, dock work and customer delivery expectations.
4
Orientation & Start
Paid orientation, route training and equipment assignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many stops are typical each day? ▼
Most routes run 6–10 commercial stops, depending on freight volume, delivery windows and the distance between customers.
Q: What freight will I haul? ▼
The fleet primarily handles palletized LTL freight such as retail merchandise, packaged commercial goods, industrial supplies, packaging materials and general business freight.
Q: Do I return home every night? ▼
Yes. This is a local position. The tractor and trailer normally return to the Northern New Jersey terminal or designated secured yard at the end of the shift.
Q: Is previous LTL experience required? ▼
At least 6 months of recent CDL-A experience is preferred. LTL, P&D or urban tractor-trailer experience is helpful, but route-specific training is provided.
Q: How is detention handled? ▼
Qualifying detention is documented after 90 minutes at a customer facility and paid at $32 per hour according to company policy.
Q: Are the routes identical every day? ▼
Core North Jersey-to-NYC lanes remain familiar, but stops and sequencing change with customer appointments, freight volume and traffic conditions.

CDL Job Market – New York City, NY

The NYC CDL-A market is heavily influenced by short-haul commercial freight rather than long highway mileage. Local LTL drivers work between Northern New Jersey terminals and dense customer clusters throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. The work is appointment-driven, with value placed on reliable delivery execution, urban maneuvering and familiarity with commercial truck restrictions. NYC maintains a designated truck-route network, and drivers must account for bridge, tunnel, weight, street and parkway restrictions when planning a route. The market also has a large concentration of warehouses, wholesalers, retailers, industrial businesses and service companies that require recurring palletized deliveries. For an experienced city driver, the job is less about accumulating miles and more about completing multiple stops efficiently while keeping freight, paperwork and appointment times under control.

Location & Freight Market

This position operates in the North Jersey–NYC freight corridor, where Elizabeth, Newark, Kearny and Secaucus connect warehouse and distribution activity with the five boroughs. Freight commonly includes retail merchandise, packaged consumer goods, industrial supplies, packaging products and other palletized commercial shipments. A typical run may start at a North Jersey dock, cross into NYC for several deliveries, then return for afternoon pickups. Elizabeth and Newark sit within one of the region’s major multimodal freight areas, while Kearny and Secaucus provide additional warehouse and transfer capacity. Once inside NYC, drivers work within the city’s truck-route system and use designated commercial corridors to reach individual customers. Traffic, dock availability and appointment windows can change the order of stops, so dispatch experience and local route knowledge matter as much as driving ability.

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