🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Indianapolis, IN
- Route type: Regional Hub-and-Spoke LTL Network
- Freight: Parcel, LTL pallets, retail consolidation loads
- Schedule: Structured pickups with multiple dock stops daily
📋 Job Description
- Start from Indianapolis terminal and move sealed LTL trailers between regional hubs supporting tight Midwest delivery windows
- Coordinate live dock appointments where timing matters—missed slots ripple through entire parcel networks
- Handle both drop & hook and live unload situations depending on facility congestion and freight surges
- Navigate multiple stops per shift, often balancing retail and small industrial freight across different customers
- Communicate with dispatch during traffic delays on I-70 and I-65 to adjust delivery sequencing in real time
- Support high-volume parcel flow where weather, congestion, or warehouse backlog can shift routing priorities quickly
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year regional or LTL preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean record, no major violations
Physical
Light pallet handling, dock interaction required
Endorsements
None required (Hazmat optional)
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Freightliner Cascadia (2022–2025) regional tractors with mixed mileage and real-world wear from constant stop-and-go freight cycles
- Kenworth T680 units used for linehaul segments, some with older interiors and repaired cab components typical for LTL fleets
- Volvo VNL units occasionally rotated in during peak season volume spikes across Midwest corridors
🏠 Home Time
- Home every 2–4 days depending on freight cycle intensity
- Occasional extended runs during retail surges or weather disruptions across Midwest hubs
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Indianapolis, IN → Chicago, IL (I-65 / I-94 LTL retail consolidation linehaul)
- Indianapolis, IN → Columbus, OH (I-70 parcel hub transfer & warehouse distribution)
- Indianapolis, IN → Louisville, KY (I-65 regional LTL dock-to-dock freight exchange)
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops per day?
Usually 3–6 terminal or customer stops depending on freight flow.
Is this mostly drop & hook?
Yes, but live dock unloads happen during peak retail cycles.
Do routes change often?
Core lanes stay stable, but seasonal volume adjusts schedules.
Is weekend work required?
Occasional weekend shifts during freight surges.
What’s the hardest part?
Timing dock appointments during congestion on I-70 corridor hubs.
Is experience required?
Preferred but motivated CDL-A drivers are trained on LTL systems.
💼 Career Opportunities
This CDL-A LTL and parcel pickup/delivery role in Indianapolis is one of the most structured entry points into regional freight systems. Drivers who perform well in hub-and-spoke operations often move into dedicated regional lanes covering Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky. With consistent on-time performance, many transition into linehaul positions with higher CPM rates and fewer stops, or into dispatcher-assisted fleet coordination roles. The LTL environment also opens pathways into terminal management, safety compliance, and trainer positions within parcel networks. Because Indianapolis is a central national freight hub, experience gained here is highly transferable across major carriers operating multi-state distribution systems.
🔗 CDL-A Parcel & LTL Driver – Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis serves as one of the most critical LTL and parcel consolidation hubs in the Midwest, positioned at the intersection of I-65, I-70, and I-74 freight corridors. Drivers in this system handle constant movement of retail freight, small industrial loads, and parcel trailers feeding nationwide distribution networks. Unlike long-haul OTR routes, this CDL-A position focuses on structured regional loops between terminals and customer docks, requiring timing precision and strong communication with dispatch teams. Weekly pay ranges from $1,450 to $2,050 depending on mileage and performance. Home time is consistent every few days, making it a stable alternative to long-haul driving. With strong freight demand year-round and continuous e-commerce growth, Indianapolis remains one of the most active LTL trucking markets in the United States.
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