Dedicated CDL-A Position Regional
CDL-A Regional Dedicated Retail Distribution Driver – North Texas Freight Network
Hiring Area: Fort Worth, TX • Terminal: Fort Worth-area
Fort Worth, TX Regional Dedicated 2020–2025 Sleepers
Regional dedicated retail runs out of Fort Worth with weekly home time that normally supports a 34-hour reset, $1,650–$2,000 weekly gross on 1,900–2,200 paid miles, and primarily no-touch palletized general merchandise.
Weekly Gross
$1,650–$2,000
Estimated Annual: $93,600
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Weekly / 34-hr reset
Driver Type Solo Company
Weekly Miles 1,900–2,200
Freight Type Retail / CPG
This dedicated account keeps 53-foot dry vans circulating between North Texas distribution centers, cross-docks, customer warehouses and retail delivery points on appointment-driven schedules.
- Verify trailer numbers, seals, BOL data and customer instructions at every stop.
- Notify dispatch immediately when dock delays, traffic or appointment windows are at risk.
- Maintain accurate electronic logs, delivery paperwork and POD documentation.
- Inspect trailers for doors, tires, lights and visible cargo issues before accepting a load.
- Position the tractor-trailer safely inside customer yards and distribution centers.
- Complete electronic DVIRs and report equipment defects before the unit returns to service.
Mileage earnings are supplemented by paid delivery stops and qualifying detention. Weekly gross typically lands in the $1,650–$2,000 range depending on route density and stop count.
Mileage Rate $0.72 per paid mile
Additional Delivery Stop $75 per completed stop
Weekly Range $1,650–$2,000
Typical Weekly Gross Approximately $1,800
Estimated Annual Gross $93,600 (based on $1,800 × 52)
Detention Paid when the account policy qualifies; roughly $50 typical weekly impact
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 paid in installments ($500 after 30, 90 and 180 days)
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Home Time Home weekly, typically with enough time for a 34-hour reset
Operating Area North Texas with selected Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and central Texas movements
Terminal Fort Worth-area terminal
Weekly Miles Approximately 1,900–2,200 paid miles
Dispatch Style Loads are pre-planned but the sequence can shift with inventory, appointments and trailer availability
Tractor Models Freightliner Cascadia sleepers (approx. 2021–2025); Kenworth T680 sleepers (approx. 2020–2024)
Transmission 10-speed or automated manual / automatic depending on the unit
Trailer 53' dry van, mostly swing doors with logistics posts and load-lock / load-bar provisions
Safety & Tech ELD with electronic DVIR; forward-facing dash camera; collision mitigation on a portion of the fleet; lane-departure warning; adaptive cruise on newer units
Cabin Features Air-ride suspension; inverters on selected assigned tractors
Assignment Most tractors assigned when practical; temporary swaps occur for preventive maintenance or repair
The fleet is a working mid-sized regional mix rather than all-new equipment. Maintenance runs through the terminal network and approved outside shops.
Freight is primarily palletized retail merchandise, household products, packaged consumer goods, seasonal inventory and non-refrigerated packaged products moving on recurring North Texas distribution patterns.
- Fort Worth → Oklahoma City, OK
- Fort Worth → Denton → Gainesville, TX
- Fort Worth → Dallas → Terrell, TX
- Fort Worth → Waco → Temple, TX
- Fort Worth → Arlington → Longview, TX
- Primary corridors: I-35W, I-35E, I-30, I-20 and US-287
- First load details usually arrive the evening before or a few hours prior to pickup.
- Pre-trip inspection, trailer and seal check, then review of the day’s appointment sequence.
- Multiple scheduled regional loads each week; most moves are one primary delivery with occasional multi-stop routes.
- Some days end at the Fort Worth terminal or approved yards around the regional network.
- Reload planning starts before the current delivery is finished; available backhaul can change the return destination.
- Weekend freight remains active during retail peaks and the lane sequence shifts with inventory demand.
About the Carrier
Retail stores across North Texas need steady replenishment from nearby distribution centers and cross-docks. This operation is built around dedicated retail accounts that generate recurring volume inside a regional radius rather than open-market spot freight. When outbound demand changes, dispatch resequences loads so drivers stay within North Texas and selected nearby states instead of stretching into multi-week OTR cycles. The focus stays on appointment compliance, trailer availability and weekly resets so the same network of warehouses and store-delivery points can be served consistently week after week.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options for eligible full-time employees
Retirement 401(k) with company match subject to plan rules
Paid Time Off According to tenure and company policy
Rider Policy Eligible after applicable waiting period and approval
Operational Support Paid orientation, company ELD, standard toll transponder, terminal parking, safety apparel and paid DOT physical renewal
- Valid Class A CDL
- Approximately 6 months recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred; recent CDL graduates may be considered if an accredited program was completed and safety/insurance standards are met
- Clean enough MVR and accident history to meet the carrier’s insurance requirements
- Must meet DOT qualification standards and be able to back a 53' dry van into docks and maneuver inside distribution-center yards
- Comfortable working with appointment windows, changing dispatch priorities, ELD systems and professional communication with warehouse personnel
- Able to climb in and out of the tractor, inspect trailers, connect/disconnect equipment and open doors; no HazMat or tanker endorsement required
- Morning and afternoon congestion on I-35W, I-30 and the major DFW warehouse corridors
- Yard efficiency varies widely; some facilities turn drop-and-hook trailers quickly while others back up during peak receiving
- Retail holidays and seasonal inventory builds raise appointment density and trailer demand
- Severe thunderstorms, flooding or winter weather can slow travel, especially on bridges and overpasses
- Live-load or live-unload waits of one to two hours are possible during peak periods
1
Application
Submit CDL, contact information and recent employment history
2
Recruiter Review
Phone screen within one business day covering experience, home time and pay
3
Background & Qualification
CDL verification, MVR, employment check, DOT drug screen and Clearinghouse query (often run in parallel)
4
Orientation & First Dispatch
Paid orientation at the Fort Worth-area terminal, equipment assignment and first load
Q: Is the freight no-touch? ▼
Primarily no-touch. Drivers handle trailer inspection, seal verification and customer-specific procedures. Occasional live-load or live-unload appointments still occur.
Q: How often do the lanes change? ▼
Dispatch priorities shift with inventory levels, store demand, trailer availability and appointment windows. One week may lean toward Oklahoma City freight; another may use more Dallas-area or southbound Texas lanes.
Q: Where do drivers park overnight when away from the terminal? ▼
Preferred parking is the Fort Worth-area terminal or a designated drop yard. When routes finish elsewhere, drivers use customer-approved yards and commercial truck stops along I-35W, I-30, I-35 near Denton and Waco, and the approaches to Oklahoma City.
Q: Does the account use lumper services? ▼
Where lumper services are used, the customer controls the process and the carrier handles documentation according to account procedure. Drivers may still need to verify pallet counts, BOL information, seal numbers and POD.
Q: How is detention documented and paid? ▼
Detention is tracked through the ELD and customer arrival/departure records. Drivers are expected to communicate the delay rather than wait until an appointment is already missed. Payment applies only after the account’s written waiting period is met.
Q: Are tractors permanently assigned? ▼
Most tractors are assigned when operationally practical. Temporary swaps happen when a unit is in preventive maintenance or undergoing repair.
Fort Worth sits inside one of the deepest trucking labor markets in Texas. The North Texas region combines a large carrier base with high freight density, so drivers can compare dedicated retail, regional dry van, LTL, parcel, intermodal, food distribution, automotive and general industrial positions without leaving the DFW metro. Competition is especially strong around North Fort Worth, Alliance, Haslet, South Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and the eastern DFW distribution corridor. For experienced dedicated drivers the environment is competitive rather than a pure shortage market of the kind seen in specialized tanker or heavy-haul work. Pay advertised around the DFW market varies by freight type, home-time requirements, experience and compensation structure, with dedicated and regional company positions commonly clustering in the mid-$1,000s and reaching around $2,000 or more in higher-producing operations. Mid-sized carriers compete by offering predictable home time, credible weekly earnings and dispatch that understands retail appointment requirements.
Fort Worth operates as part of the broader Dallas-Fort Worth freight network. North Fort Worth and the Alliance area concentrate major warehouse, distribution and industrial activity, while South Fort Worth, Haslet, Arlington, Grand Prairie and the Dallas-side logistics corridors add still more capacity. DFW’s industrial market recorded exceptionally strong absorption in the first half of 2026, with 17.9 million square feet of net absorption and 31.2 million square feet under construction. That density creates continuous movement between distribution centers, regional replenishment facilities, cross-docks and store-delivery points. Freight travels along I-35W, I-35E, I-30, I-20, US-287 and connecting Texas highways, reaching Denton, Gainesville and Oklahoma to the north, Dallas, Terrell and Greenville to the east, the Waco corridor to the south, and Weatherford plus West Texas connections to the west. The mix is dominated by palletized retail merchandise, household products, packaged consumer goods and seasonal dry freight suited to 53-foot vans. Retail peak periods increase trailer demand, appointment pressure and yard congestion, while the large distribution footprint also generates regular reload opportunities inside the regional network.