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CDL-A Lumber Delivery Driver – Home Daily in Little Rock, AR

Hiring Radius: Central Arkansas • Terminal: Little Rock / North Little Rock

Little Rock, AR Home Daily 2020–2025 Day Cabs

Run local lumber and building-material deliveries across Central Arkansas with home-daily schedules, 850–1,350 weekly miles and typical gross earnings around $1,500 per week. Most work stays inside the Little Rock–Conway–Benton–Cabot corridor using day-cab equipment for scheduled contractor and job-site stops.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,500
Weekly Range: $1,400–$1,700 · Annual at typical week: $78,000
Pay Structure $30–$32/hr + OT after 40
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 staged
Home Time Home Daily
Weekly Miles 850–1,350
Freight Lumber & Building Materials

Position Overview

Drivers handle live lumber and mixed building-product deliveries from Little Rock and North Little Rock yards straight to residential builders, commercial contractors and active job sites.

  • Verify load tickets, bundle counts and delivery sequence before leaving the yard.
  • Secure dimensional lumber and sheet goods with company straps, chains and edge protection.
  • Navigate residential construction sites, commercial projects and partially completed access roads.
  • Coordinate placement with site supervisors when material cannot drop at the exact building location.
  • Document shortages, damaged material or inaccessible points before departing each stop.
  • Complete electronic DVIR and delivery paperwork before returning to the terminal.
  • Reassess job-site conditions when framing crews, equipment or temporary fencing block planned access.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly structure matches the combination of driving time, job-site positioning, securement and occasional customer waits better than a pure CPM rate.

Base Rate $30–$32 per hour
Overtime 1.5× after 40 hours
Typical Weekly Gross $1,500
Weekly Range $1,400–$1,700
Annual at Typical Week $78,000
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 paid $250 after 30 days, $250 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days
Detention $30/hour after 2 hours when customer-controlled and documented

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home daily – tractor returns to terminal each shift
Operating Radius Generally 75–125 miles of Little Rock
Terminal Little Rock / North Little Rock area
Weekly Miles 850–1,350
Typical Start 5:00–7:00 AM, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturday during construction peaks

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia day cabs (2021–2025) and Kenworth T680 day cabs (2020–2024)
Transmission Automatic
Safety & Tracking ELD/GPS, electronic DVIR, forward-facing cameras, collision-mitigation systems, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise on selected newer units
Trailers 48–53 ft flatbed and lumber trailers, open-deck building-material units, bulkheads, straps, chains, edge protection, load bars and tarps
Assignment Assigned tractor when possible; temporary slip-seat during preventive maintenance or repair

Fleet mixes late-model units with proven older tractors kept in service after scheduled maintenance. Truck-mounted forklift or Moffett-style equipment appears on some loads but is not required for every delivery.

Real Routes

Freight originates at local lumber yards and distribution centers, then moves to residential and commercial construction sites throughout Central Arkansas.

  • Dimensional framing lumber, pressure-treated lumber, plywood, OSB, LVLs, beams, doors, windows, millwork and selected decking or siding products form the typical load mix.
  • Little Rock to Conway on I-40 westbound — roughly 30–35 miles one way, common for residential framing packages and contractor replenishment with heavier morning traffic near Conway.
  • North Little Rock to Cabot via US-167 / I-40 corridor for residential construction and contractor supply.
  • Little Rock to Benton or Bryant on I-30 southwest into Saline County building activity.
  • Short runs into Maumelle on the I-40 / I-430 corridor and Jacksonville on I-40 east/northeast.
  • Occasional same-day longer hauls to Hot Springs via I-30 / US-70 or Searcy on I-40 east when larger contractor orders are scheduled.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Monday usually opens with heavier preloads after weekend orders accumulate at yards and contractor sites.
  • Drivers check the first assignment, verify staged material and complete pre-trip at the terminal before departure.
  • A normal day covers two to four customer stops and 80–180 driving miles.
  • Loading and unloading activity typically consumes one to three hours total, including site positioning.
  • Dispatch resequences stops when a customer reports the site is not ready or access is blocked.
  • Friday balances remaining scheduled deliveries with replenishment orders that need to arrive before the weekend.
  • Tractor returns to the home terminal after the final stop; overnight parking at the yard is standard.

About the Carrier

The operation centers on scheduled building-material deliveries rather than long-haul dry-van freight. Drivers report to the Little Rock / North Little Rock yard, confirm the day’s delivery sequence, secure the assigned load and complete several customer stops before returning to the terminal. Dispatch manages changes to delivery windows and site access throughout the shift while drivers handle securement, documentation and safe material placement at each location. Yard staging, specialized trailers and same-day job-site service keep material moving to active residential and commercial projects across the local construction corridor.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options with employee contribution
Retirement 401(k) with company match after eligibility requirements
Time Off Paid holidays and vacation / PTO based on tenure
Training Support Paid orientation plus job-site delivery and load-securement training
On-the-Job Support Company-supplied securement equipment, safety vest, basic PPE and terminal parking

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid CDL Class A and current DOT medical card
  • Six months CDL-A experience preferred; strong safety record may offset limited experience
  • Acceptable MVR and clean driving history
  • Pass company drug screen and FMCSA Clearinghouse query
  • Ability to work outdoors, climb in and out of equipment and handle uneven job-site surfaces

Operational Delays

  • Morning congestion on I-30, I-40 and I-430 frequently pushes first appointments later.
  • Job-site access can be blocked by framing crews, excavating equipment or temporary fencing that was not present the day before.
  • Rain turns unpaved approaches into soft ground unsuitable for a loaded tractor-trailer.
  • Yard staging delays of 30–60 minutes occur when multiple trucks arrive or material is still being pulled.
  • Winter ice or freezing rain affects rural approaches and interstate travel, reducing usable job sites.
  • Occasional Saturday work and temporary slip-seat assignments appear during peak construction weeks or when a tractor is in the shop.

Hiring Process

1
Application
Submit CDL-A application with recent employment and driving history
2
Phone Screen
Recruiter reviews CDL status, experience and schedule fit within one business day
3
Verification
MVR check, employment verification, drug screen and Clearinghouse query
4
Orientation
Terminal orientation, equipment introduction and first dispatch after all clearances

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many stops does a normal day include? ▼
Most days run two to four customer stops. Some shifts focus on one or two larger contractor loads while others combine several shorter deliveries.
Q: Is Moffett or crane experience required? ▼
Truck-mounted forklift or Moffett capability is useful on certain loads but is not required for every delivery. Company training covers the equipment used on this fleet.
Q: Can drivers take the tractor home overnight? ▼
Standard practice is terminal parking. Home parking is considered case-by-case based on insurance, available space and route needs.
Q: What happens when a job site is not ready? ▼
Dispatch resequences the route or contacts the customer. Drivers are expected to stop and reassess rather than force equipment into an unsafe position.
Q: Are recent CDL school graduates considered? ▼
Recent graduates are not the primary target because job-site maneuvering and load securement require more than basic highway experience. Strong safety records and relevant training may still be reviewed individually.
Q: Who supplies the securement equipment? ▼
The company provides straps, chains, edge protection and related gear. Drivers inspect and replace worn equipment through the maintenance channel.

CDL Job Market

Little Rock maintains a balanced local CDL-A market that includes LTL carriers, foodservice fleets, building-material distributors, industrial suppliers and regional dry-van operators. Building-material positions typically require more physical delivery work, job-site awareness and customer interaction than pure dock-to-dock or yard shuttle roles. Local LTL work places greater emphasis on multi-stop delivery and customer-service experience. Demand stays relatively steady through the year because residential construction, commercial projects, distribution and industrial activity all generate ongoing freight needs across Central Arkansas.

Location & Freight Market

Little Rock sits at the geographic center of Arkansas and functions as a natural distribution hub connecting Memphis, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texarkana and Oklahoma City. High truck volumes move along I-40, I-30 and I-55, the primary corridors serving the region. Residential and commercial construction generate significant freight; the metro area reported $1.28 billion in project value for 2025. Established lumber and building-material suppliers such as Dyke Industries, Kaufman Lumber, Peeples Brothers Supply and Lumber1 produce regular outbound deliveries to job sites in Conway, Benton, Bryant, Cabot, Jacksonville, Maumelle and Hot Springs. This combination of interstate access and local construction activity sustains continuous demand for short-haul building-product transportation throughout the year.

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