🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Local terminal-to-terminal linehaul
- Freight: LTL palletized consumer goods & industrial shipments
- Schedule: Night shifts with consistent home daily returns
📋 Job Description
- Drivers move pre-built double 28' pup trailer combinations between Southern California LTL terminals on 2,100–2,700 weekly miles.
- Perform drop-and-hook operations at San Bernardino, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Bakersfield and Stockton service centers.
- Complete pre-trip inspections, seal verification, and Samsara ELD logs prior to departure on nighttime runs.
- Coordinate with dock personnel for trailer swaps at relay points while maintaining on-time terminal arrivals.
- Execute landing gear checks and post-trip inspections during same-shift turn-and-burn routes.
- Navigate Inland Empire to Southwest regional corridors with minimal customer interaction and no-touch freight.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year tractor-trailer experience with doubles endorsement required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Trailer coupling/uncoupling, landing gear operation, and dock area maneuvering
Endorsements
Doubles endorsement required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated late-model Freightliner Cascadia day cabs assigned by seniority and availability.
- Fleet average age: 2-year average with rolling replacement cycle.
- Features: Premium seats, refrigerator, inverter, forward collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control.
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions standard across the fleet.
- Maintenance program: Company shop network with rapid preventive service minimizing downtime.
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final trailer swap and post-trip processing at destination terminals.
- Nighttime freight cycles allow most runs to complete as same-shift returns to San Bernardino.
- Weekend days off rotate based on five-night weekly schedules and terminal volume balance.
- Late inbound loads are rerouted through relay points to protect scheduled home time.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino Terminal → Las Vegas Terminal → I-15 North (doubles pup swap & return)
- San Bernardino Service Center → Phoenix Terminal → I-10 East relay route
- Inland Empire Yard → Bakersfield Terminal → CA-58 / I-5 corridor turn
- San Bernardino → Stockton Terminal → I-5 North overnight linehaul
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What experience is needed for this LTL linehaul position?
Minimum 1 year tractor-trailer experience plus doubles endorsement is required. Drivers must be comfortable operating 28' pup doubles in terminal yards and on regional corridors.
How many miles will I drive per week?
Drivers typically run 2,100–2,700 miles per week on scheduled nighttime terminal-to-terminal routes with loaded backhauls.
What are the typical start times and shift length?
Shifts usually begin between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Most drivers complete their routes and return home the same night on five-night schedules.
Is this no-touch freight?
Yes. Loads are pre-built by dock teams. Drivers focus on safe transport and drop-and-hook operations with virtually no loading or unloading.
Are trucks assigned or slip-seated?
Drivers are assigned late-model Freightliner Cascadia tractors. The fleet maintains consistent equipment to support nighttime reliability.
How is overtime and peak season handled?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours. Peak freight periods offer additional dispatch opportunities and higher weekly earnings potential.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Bernardino serves as a major distribution hub in the Inland Empire, supporting continuous LTL freight movement throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. This Local CDL-A LTL Linehaul Driver position provides a stable foundation for drivers seeking consistent nighttime schedules and home daily returns.
Successful drivers often progress from linehaul runs into yard coordination roles, dispatcher positions, or regional trainer opportunities within the network. The operation’s focus on terminal-to-terminal efficiency builds strong safety records and operational knowledge valued for internal promotions.
With a modern fleet and established shop network, the company supports long-term career growth in the logistics sector. Drivers gain deep familiarity with Southwest freight corridors while maintaining predictable home time, creating a sustainable path in professional truck driving.
🔗 Local CDL-A LTL Linehaul Driver – San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino’s strategic position in the Inland Empire makes it a key terminal for LTL freight moving throughout Southern California and neighboring states. This Local CDL-A LTL Linehaul Driver role offers $1,650–$2,050 weekly pay on nighttime schedules with home daily returns. Drivers operate modern Freightliner Cascadia tractors pulling double 28' pup trailers on established terminal routes.
The position features no-touch freight, drop-and-hook operations, and consistent mileage between 2,100–2,700 miles per week. Based on variable weekly hours depending on warehouse cycle demand and freight volume, drivers can expect competitive hourly earnings plus safety and referral bonuses. The operation connects major LTL hubs while prioritizing on-time performance for next-day local delivery networks.
Join a fleet-focused carrier with strong maintenance support and predictable schedules in one of California’s busiest freight corridors.
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