Local CDL-A Position LTL P&D

CDL-A Local LTL Driver – Mobile, AL

Primary Territory: Mobile metro & Baldwin County • Terminal: Mobile, AL

Mobile, AL Local Multi-Stop 2020–2024 Day Cabs

Daily multi-stop LTL pickup and delivery from the Mobile terminal covering the metro and Baldwin County, with home daily returns, $1,550–$1,750 weekly and roughly $85,800 annual on normal 45–50 hour weeks.

Typical Weekly Gross
$1,550–$1,750
Typical Annual: ~$85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Local LTL City
Weekly Hours 45–50 hrs
Freight Type Palletized LTL

Position Overview

Mid-sized regional carrier needs a CDL-A driver for daily multi-stop LTL pickup and delivery from the Mobile terminal.

  • Run 6–12 pickup and delivery stops on a typical shift across Mobile and nearby Gulf Coast markets.
  • Handle palletized commercial freight using 48' and 53' dry-van LTL trailers.
  • Verify PRO numbers, pallet counts, bills of lading and visible freight condition at each stop.
  • Work with warehouse and customer dock personnel during live loading, unloading and trailer exchanges.
  • Update dispatch on missed appointments, damaged freight, shortages, traffic delays or route changes.
  • Complete ELD logs, electronic DVIRs, delivery paperwork and terminal closeout before returning home daily.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Pay follows a straightforward hourly model that covers driving, dock time and same-day route changes.

Base Rate $32.00/hour
Overtime $48.00/hour after 40 hours
Typical Weekly $1,550–$1,750
Typical Annual ~$85,800
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 ($500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days)
Detention $20/hour after 2 hours when customer-caused and approved
Pay Frequency Weekly payroll

Schedule, Home Time & Territory

Home Time Home Daily
Primary Territory Mobile metro and Baldwin County
Extended Coverage Mississippi Gulf Coast and northwest Florida as freight requires
Typical Hours 45–50 per week
Dispatch Window 5:30–7:30 AM start
Core Schedule Monday–Friday; occasional Saturday during peak periods

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Freightliner Cascadia 2021–2024 and Kenworth T370/T380 2020–2024 day cabs
Trailers 48' and 53' dry van LTL units, generally 3–8 years old
Transmission Automatic
Safety & Tech ELD, electronic DVIR, forward-facing dash cameras, collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise on newer units
Assignment Assigned when practical; slip-seating used for maintenance or equipment balance

Terminal shop and approved vendors handle maintenance; roadside problems are coordinated through dispatch.

Real Routes

Most days stay inside the Mobile metro and Baldwin County; extended Gulf Coast runs appear only when freight density requires them.

  • Primary stops: Theodore, Saraland, Prichard, Tillmans Corner, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope and Foley.
  • Industrial corridor work around the Port of Mobile and South Alabama Logistics Park.
  • Occasional extended runs to Pascagoula, Gulfport, Biloxi or Pensacola.
  • Freight mix centers on industrial parts, building supplies, food and beverage, medical/healthcare shipments, retail replenishment, machinery and packaged commercial freight.
  • Daily sequences change with appointment windows and freight staged at the terminal.
  • Typical day includes a mix of live pickup, live delivery and trailer exchanges rather than fixed loops.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Check in at the terminal, complete pre-trip and receive the first stop sequence.
  • Route plan is built the evening before or early the same morning around appointments.
  • Work a changing mix of live loading, live unloading and trailer exchanges.
  • Dispatch resequences stops when customers run late or new freight appears.
  • Thursday and Friday often carry heavier pickup volume as customers clear weekly freight.
  • Return to the terminal for paperwork, post-trip and freight staging ends the shift.

About the Carrier

The carrier runs a mid-sized Gulf Coast LTL network centered on Mobile. Local pickup-and-delivery routes collect and deliver palletized commercial freight, then return equipment to the service center for consolidation and regional linehaul. Daily volume comes from industrial suppliers, distributors, retailers, healthcare accounts and building-material customers across the metro, Baldwin County and selected nearby markets. The operation keeps city drivers focused on multi-stop work rather than long-haul runs while still feeding the broader Southeastern LTL network.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision with employee contribution
Retirement 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off Paid vacation after eligibility period; paid holidays
Training Paid orientation, LTL dock and scanner training, freight-handling and securement refreshers
Additional Support Uniform allowance, safety footwear reimbursement, paid DOT physical renewal, optional rider program, terminal parking, roadside assistance

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
  • Minimum 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred
  • Safe driving history; must pass DOT drug screen and Clearinghouse query
  • Comfortable operating 48' or 53' trailers and handling multiple daily customer stops
  • HazMat, Tanker or Doubles/Triples preferred but not required for every local route

Operational Delays

  • I-10 and I-65 traffic plus bridge approaches and construction can push appointment times later.
  • Warehouse congestion routinely produces 20–60 minute waits; longer delays occur at busy plants.
  • Retail peaks and month-end shipping tighten trailer and dock availability.
  • Customer appointment changes, limited dock access or pallet-count issues require real-time dispatch updates.
  • Gulf Coast weather and hurricane preparation periods raise volume and parking pressure.

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Usually within one business day
2
Record Checks
CDL, MVR, employment history, Clearinghouse, drug screen
3
Terminal Interview / Road Test
Equipment evaluation as needed
4
Approval & Orientation
Typically 3–7 business days; paid orientation at the Mobile terminal

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much of the day is drop-and-hook versus live work? ▼
Most days mix live pickup, live delivery and occasional trailer exchanges. Roughly 30–40 % of route activity may involve drop-and-hook or trailer exchange; the rest splits between pickup and delivery according to the customer schedule.
Q: Can I take the tractor home overnight? ▼
Only when the assigned route and company parking policy allow it. Otherwise the tractor stays at the terminal or designated yard.
Q: Are Saturday shifts required? ▼
Occasional Saturday coverage appears during peak freight periods. The core schedule remains Monday through Friday.
Q: Is prior LTL experience required? ▼
Preferred but not mandatory. Drivers with regional dry-van or dedicated distribution experience who are comfortable with multi-stop customer work are considered.
Q: How are lumper services handled? ▼
Not every stop needs a lumper. When a customer requires one, dispatch supplies the procedure before the driver leaves the terminal.
Q: What happens if the tractor needs service mid-day? ▼
Maintenance and dispatch decide whether to swap equipment, return to the terminal or arrange roadside service so the remaining route stays inside available HOS.

CDL Job Market – Mobile, AL

Mobile’s CDL-A market stays active because local LTL, port-related trucking, dedicated delivery and short-haul industrial work all draw drivers year-round. The Port of Mobile, the Theodore industrial corridor, Saraland manufacturing sites and Baldwin County distribution centers keep a steady flow of openings for city and extended-local drivers who can handle docks and multi-stop schedules. National and regional LTL carriers compete for the same experienced talent, while logistics parks along I-10 and I-65 support shuttle and P&D roles that still allow daily home time. Seasonal retail peaks and manufacturing cycles expand hiring windows without turning the market into a pure long-haul environment.

Location & Freight Market – Mobile Area

Mobile sits where I-10 meets I-65, giving freight direct Gulf Coast access east and west plus a northbound corridor toward Montgomery and Birmingham. The Port of Mobile generates container, bulk and industrial volumes that feed nearby warehouses and plants. South Alabama Logistics Park and the Theodore industrial corridor concentrate distribution and production within short reach of the interstates. Building materials, packaged food and beverage, retail replenishment, healthcare supplies and machinery move daily between manufacturers, distributors and retailers across the metro, Baldwin County and the immediate Mississippi and northwest Florida markets. These overlapping industrial, port and commercial flows sustain continuous local LTL demand independent of long-haul traffic.

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