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CDL-A Dedicated Medical Supply Driver – Cleveland, OH

Hiring Radius: Northeast Ohio • Terminal: Cleveland Area

Cleveland, OH Healthcare Dedicated Day Cab Dry Van

This CDL-A healthcare truck driver position focuses on scheduled deliveries of palletized medical supplies for hospitals and clinics across Northeast Ohio. Home daily dedicated operation with consistent appointment-based routes in the Cleveland medical logistics network.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,600–$1,900
Estimated Annual: $93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Home Daily
Position Type Dedicated Medical Delivery
Daily Miles 150–350
Freight Type Medical Consumables

Position Overview

  • Transport palletized medical supplies, healthcare consumables, laboratory products, and hospital support materials between regional distribution centers and medical facilities.
  • Handle appointment-based deliveries requiring seal verification, pallet count accuracy, and professional interaction with hospital receiving teams.
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections while maintaining clean trailer conditions suitable for healthcare freight.
  • Coordinate with dispatch on any changes to delivery sequences or customer requirements throughout the day.
  • Represent the carrier at healthcare locations where reliability and documentation standards directly impact customer operations.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Typical Weekly Gross $1,800 (range $1,600–$1,900)
Hourly Breakdown 40 hrs × $32 = $1,280 + 10 hrs OT × $48 = $480
Average Detention ~$32–$40 per week ($32/hr after 90 min)
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 paid in thirds at 30/90/180 days
Estimated Annual $93,600 based on typical schedule
Pay Model Hourly with overtime on dedicated healthcare runs

Schedule, Home Time & Operating Area

Home Time Home Daily – Cleveland based
Primary Schedule Monday–Friday with occasional weekend coverage
Start Times 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM depending on first appointment
Service Radius 25–150 miles throughout Northeast Ohio
Route Flexibility Daily adjustments based on customer inventory demand

Equipment & Fleet Details

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia Day Cab (2020–2024) and International LT Day Cab (2021–2023)
Transmission Automated manual transmissions
Trailers 53-foot dry vans (2017–2023 models) equipped with logistic posts and load bars
Safety Systems ELDs, forward collision warning, lane departure alerts, select units with dash cameras
Fleet Style Practical company-maintained regional fleet with regular rotation

Primary Lanes

  • Cleveland → Akron (I-77 corridor) – healthcare distribution to Summit County facilities
  • Cleveland → Columbus (I-71 South) – regional replenishment loads
  • Cleveland → Toledo (I-90 / Ohio Turnpike) – northern Ohio medical transfers
  • Cleveland → Youngstown (I-80 / I-480) – eastern Ohio supply runs

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

Route information arrives the previous afternoon or early morning via company systems. Drivers begin with a thorough pre-trip inspection, trailer hookup, and review of appointment details before heading to one of the regional healthcare warehouses in the Cleveland, Independence, Solon, or Twinsburg area for pickup.

The core of the shift consists of 2–5 deliveries mixing live loads and unloads at hospitals and medical centers. Drivers check in at receiving, confirm documentation, monitor dock operations, and secure signatures before proceeding. Freight volume and sequence can shift during the day based on urgent customer replenishment needs.

After the final delivery, drivers return equipment to the designated terminal or yard, complete post-trip requirements, and turn in paperwork. Dispatch typically shares the next day’s plan before the end of the shift when planning allows.

Benefits Package

Insurance Options Medical, dental, and vision coverage available with employee contribution
Retirement Plan 401(k) with company match eligibility
Orientation Pay Paid company onboarding and healthcare account training
Safety Support Ongoing safety training and roadside assistance coordination
Payroll & Extras Direct deposit, referral bonuses, and DOT physical assistance

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL with active medical card
  • 6–12 months recent CDL-A experience preferred (less considered with clean record)
  • Acceptable motor vehicle record meeting company and insurance standards
  • Ability to work with appointment systems and maintain professional customer communication

Common Operational Challenges

  • Morning rush hour congestion on I-71, I-77, and I-480
  • Variable dock wait times at hospital receiving departments
  • Winter weather impacting travel times and appointment windows
  • Peak volume during flu season and year-end inventory cycles
  • Occasional construction zones and receiving staff scheduling changes

Hiring Process

1
Application Review
Recruiter contact within one business day to discuss experience and qualifications.
2
Background & Screening
MVR check, employment verification, drug screen, and FMCSA Clearinghouse query.
3
Orientation
Paid session at Cleveland terminal including safety, ELD, and medical account procedures (typically 3–7 days).
4
Start Driving
Equipment assignment and first dispatch upon completion of onboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this position local or regional? ▼
It operates as dedicated local/regional with a 25–150 mile radius and home daily returns to the Cleveland area.
Q: Do drivers unload the medical supplies? ▼
Most deliveries use dock unloading by facility staff. Drivers focus on paperwork verification, seal checks, and basic securement rather than manual hand unloading.
Q: How many stops per day? ▼
Typically 2–5 scheduled stops with focus on accuracy and appointment compliance.
Q: Is the freight temperature controlled? ▼
No. This is standard dry van medical supply freight without refrigeration requirements.
Q: How does detention pay work? ▼
$32 per hour after 90 minutes when the delay is customer-related and properly documented.
Q: What happens in winter weather? ▼
Drivers prioritize safety and communicate early with dispatch about potential delays to appointment windows.

Cleveland CDL-A Job Market

Northeast Ohio offers a stable and diversified market for CDL-A healthcare truck drivers and medical supply delivery drivers. Cleveland’s economy supports manufacturing, automotive, food distribution, and robust healthcare logistics. Experienced drivers with clean records and strong customer-facing skills are in demand for dedicated accounts that emphasize reliability over maximum mileage. While not a high-turnover shortage market, consistent opportunities exist across local, regional, and specialized segments.

Northeast Ohio Freight Market

Cleveland serves as a key logistics hub in the Midwest with excellent interstate access (I-71, I-77, I-90, I-480). The area’s large healthcare network drives steady year-round movement of medical supplies from distribution warehouses to hospitals and clinics. Major facilities clustered in Cleveland, Independence, Solon, and Twinsburg create reliable palletized freight flows. Healthcare logistics remains more predictable than seasonal industries, with regular replenishment lanes connecting to Akron, Columbus, Toledo, and Youngstown.

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