🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Diego, California
- Route type: Regional Linehaul LTL
- Freight: Palletized retail and industrial LTL freight
- Schedule: Night relay departures with scheduled terminal swaps and drop-and-hook flow
📋 Job Description
- Operate regional pickup and delivery between LTL terminals and distribution hubs
- Perform DOT inspections at each relay point and verify trailer condition
- Maintain ELD logs in compliance with federal HOS regulations
- Secure palletized freight during drop-and-hook trailer movements
- Handle loading and unloading coordination at congested yard gates
- Ensure compliance documentation during time-sensitive freight transfers
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
2+ years regional or linehaul experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Load securement and trailer inspection duties
Endorsements
Doubles endorsement preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Regional rotating sleeper pool with dispatch reallocation during peak waves
- Fleet average age: 2–6 years
- Features: Volvo VNL 860, automatic transmission, drop-and-hook system, telematics routing, doubles-capable lanes, night relay optimization
🏠 Home Time
- Home every 2–3 days depending on yard flow conditions
- Weekend resets targeted but may shift during congestion surges
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Diego → Phoenix via I-8 corridor with staging delays near Yuma terminal zone
- San Diego → Las Vegas via I-15 with relay swaps at Barstow and Ontario hubs
- San Diego → Inland Empire shuttle between Ontario and Mira Loma distribution centers
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this primarily night driving?
Yes, most linehaul movements operate at night to reduce congestion and align with terminal relay schedules.
How often are trailers dropped and hooked?
Nearly every load is drop-and-hook between regional hubs and LTL terminals.
What causes schedule delays?
Yard congestion and gate backups during freight peak cycles can shift departure timing.
Do drivers handle loading?
Drivers verify freight and secure loads but do not perform full warehouse loading operations.
Is doubles endorsement required?
Not required but strongly preferred for expanded lane access.
What is the typical weekly mileage?
Most drivers run between 1,800 and 2,600 miles depending on dispatch flow.
💼 Career Opportunities
Regional LTL operations in Southern California continue to run high-frequency freight cycles supported by retail distribution, import movement, and inland hub redistribution. Drivers entering this lane typically experience structured dispatch patterns with consistent relay scheduling between major terminals. As familiarity with the network increases, opportunities open for priority lanes, doubles-certified routes, and specialized freight assignments. Internal progression often leads toward trainer positions, safety compliance roles, or dedicated terminal operations support. Fleet demand remains steady due to continuous cross-state freight flow between California, Nevada, and Arizona corridors. Drivers who demonstrate reliability during peak congestion cycles often receive higher-value route assignments and more predictable home time structures over time.
🔗 CDL-A Regional LTL Linehaul Driver – San Diego, California
Regional LTL operations in San Diego connect major Southern California distribution hubs with interstate freight corridors into Nevada and Arizona. Drivers operate primarily in night relay cycles, moving palletized freight between terminals with frequent drop-and-hook transitions. Yard congestion levels can influence departure timing, especially during peak retail flow periods. This role supports consistent freight movement across structured dispatch windows, requiring attention to schedule precision, DOT compliance, and terminal coordination. Weekly earnings range between $1,650 and $2,250 depending on mileage and operational flow, with stable freight demand supporting year-round activity. The position emphasizes predictable regional movement, efficient relay execution, and coordinated hub-to-hub freight transfers within a high-volume logistics network.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
Complete the form below to apply for CDL-A Regional LTL Linehaul Driver in San Diego, California.