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CDL-A Local Machinery Delivery Driver – Cleveland, OH

Hiring Radius: 75–100 miles • Terminal: Cleveland-area equipment yard

Cleveland, OH Equipment Delivery Day Cab / Flatbed

Deliver compact construction and rental equipment from Cleveland-area yards to jobsites and industrial customers. Home daily, 45–48 hours most weeks, with $29.50/hour base pay, overtime after 40 and additional pay on qualifying equipment movements.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,400–$1,650
Typical Annual: $78,000
Sign-On Bonus $850
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Hours 45–48
Freight Type Construction Equipment

Position Overview

Local equipment delivery between rental yards, contractors, manufacturers and active jobsites across Northeast Ohio.

  • Move mini excavators, skid steers, lifts, generators and attachments.
  • Inspect equipment condition before loading and after delivery.
  • Secure machines with chains, binders, straps and wheel chocks.
  • Set ramps and complete controlled equipment loading or unloading.
  • Obtain customer acknowledgment and photograph equipment condition.
  • Report site-access, equipment or scheduling problems to dispatch.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly pay covers driving and customer-site time. Overtime begins after 40 hours, with a small equipment-handling payment on qualifying movements.

Base Rate $29.50/hour
Overtime Rate $44.25/hour after 40
Typical Week $1,400–$1,650
Typical Annual $78,000
Equipment Handling $40 per qualifying movement
Detention $29.50/hour after qualifying wait
Sign-On Bonus $850 in installments
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home daily
Schedule Monday–Friday; occasional Saturday during peak demand
Weekly Hours 45–48
Weekly Miles 750–1,150
Start Time Usually 6:00–7:00 AM
Operating Area Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Lorain, Mentor and surrounding Northeast Ohio

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia 2021–2024 day cabs; Kenworth T880 2020–2023 day cabs
Transmission Automatic / automated manual
Trailers Equipment flatbeds, low-profile trailers and ramp-equipped equipment trailers
Typical Equipment Mini excavators, skid steers, compact loaders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts and generators
Securement Grade-rated chains, binders, straps, wheel chocks, blocking and edge protection
Cab Systems ELD, electronic DVIR, GPS, forward camera and collision mitigation on selected units

Equipment is maintained through the Cleveland-area yard and approved repair vendors. Drivers receive securement and ramp procedures before independent dispatch.

Real Routes

Routes are built around equipment availability and customer delivery windows rather than fixed daily loops.

  • Cleveland-area equipment yards to Akron, Canton, Medina, Elyria, Mentor and industrial sites in Cuyahoga County.
  • Eastern runs toward Ashtabula, Warren and Youngstown; western runs toward Lorain and Elyria.
  • Occasional Toledo, Mansfield or Erie-area moves when a specific machine requires repositioning.
  • Primary corridors: I-90, I-71, I-77, I-480, I-271, I-80 and I-76.
  • Origins include rental branches, equipment yards and industrial suppliers; deliveries go to contractors, plants and jobsites.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Start at the Cleveland-area yard around 6:00–7:00 AM and review the equipment sequence.
  • Inspect the assigned machine, trailer, ramps and securement equipment before departure.
  • Load or verify the pre-loaded machine and confirm delivery paperwork.
  • Reach the jobsite, check ground conditions, position the trailer and complete unloading.
  • Most days involve 3–5 equipment movements, depending on machine size and customer-site time.
  • Photograph condition, obtain customer acknowledgment and report exceptions before leaving.
  • Return to the yard, complete DVIR and stage equipment for the next dispatch.

About the Carrier

This Cleveland-area operation supports equipment rental branches, contractors, industrial customers and equipment suppliers that need machines moved between yards and active jobsites. The freight is predominantly compact construction and access equipment rather than general dry-van cargo. Daily work is built around delivery windows for machines such as mini excavators, skid steers, lifts, forklifts and generators, with the driver responsible for securement, site positioning and condition documentation. The operation is regional and yard-based, allowing drivers to finish the workday in Northeast Ohio rather than running multi-state overnight routes.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision insurance after eligibility
Retirement 401(k) with company match after eligibility
Paid Time Paid orientation, vacation and selected holidays
Training & PPE Equipment securement training, ramp instruction, high-visibility apparel and basic jobsite PPE
Additional Terminal parking, ELD support, roadside assistance and uniform support after probation

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical certification
  • At least 6 months of verifiable CDL-A experience preferred
  • Flatbed, equipment-hauling or rental-delivery experience preferred
  • Acceptable MVR, Clearinghouse status and safety record
  • Ability to climb ramps and handle chains, binders and securement equipment
  • Must pass equipment securement and road evaluation

Operational Delays

  • Jobsite not ready or equipment still in use at pickup
  • Congestion on I-480, I-271, I-90 and Cleveland surface roads
  • Soft ground, mud, snow or ice affecting equipment unloading
  • Customer contact unavailable or delivery area inaccessible
  • Machine inspection or securement taking longer than scheduled

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
Document Verification
CDL, MVR, employment history, Clearinghouse
3
Equipment Evaluation
Securement, backing and ramp procedures
4
Orientation & First Dispatch
Paid orientation and equipment training

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What equipment will I normally haul? ▼
Most moves involve mini excavators, skid steers, compact loaders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, generators and related attachments.
Q: Do I load and unload the equipment? ▼
The driver is responsible for ramps, securement and unloading when the equipment and trailer are designed for driver handling. Yard personnel may assist with loading.
Q: Are oversize loads part of the normal route? ▼
The normal assignment focuses on legally transportable equipment. Permit-required or specialized heavy-haul work is handled separately.
Q: How many deliveries are made per day? ▼
Most days involve approximately 3–5 equipment movements, but larger machines, longer routes or difficult jobsites can reduce the number.
Q: Is equipment experience required? ▼
Previous flatbed, equipment-hauling or rental-delivery experience is preferred. Drivers with strong CDL-A experience may be considered after a securement and equipment evaluation.
Q: Will I stay out overnight? ▼
No routine overnight schedule is expected. The normal operation returns the driver to the Cleveland-area yard at the end of the workday.

CDL Job Market – Cleveland, OH

Cleveland's CDL-A market includes LTL, regional dry van, food distribution, construction materials, equipment rental, specialized hauling and port-related freight. Equipment-delivery work occupies a more specialized part of the local market because the driver must combine commercial driving with loading, securement, ramp use and customer-site coordination. Current Cleveland-area equipment-delivery postings show hourly compensation around the upper-$20s, while more specialized or endorsement-heavy positions can advertise higher rates. The market also includes local rental and equipment businesses serving Cleveland, Akron and the surrounding industrial counties. Drivers with flatbed, machinery or securement experience therefore compete in a different segment from standard city P&D drivers. Home-daily schedules are available, but the work is more hands-on than ordinary dry-van delivery because equipment condition and safe unloading are part of the driver's responsibility.

Location & Freight Market – Cleveland, OH

Northeast Ohio has a strong industrial and construction freight base, with equipment moving between rental yards, manufacturing facilities, contractors and active jobsites around Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Medina, Mentor, Lorain and Youngstown. The Cleveland freight network is anchored by I-90, I-71, I-77, I-480, I-271 and the Ohio Turnpike, allowing equipment to reposition across the region without routine long-haul operations. The Port of Cleveland also handles heavy machinery, manufacturing equipment and project cargo, adding another source of industrial freight activity. Local rental businesses supply equipment such as lifts, Bobcats, telehandlers, generators and mini excavators to Northeast Ohio customers. Construction schedules, machine availability and winter ground conditions create more variability than ordinary terminal freight, which is why drivers in this operation must be comfortable with changing delivery sequences and hands-on jobsite work.

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