Currently Hiring Last Verified: October 25, 2026

Local CDL-A Shuttle Driver — Santa Teresa, NM

Dedicated Local Dry Van • Home Daily • Santa Teresa–El Paso Corridor

Santa Teresa, NM Local Shuttle 2020–2025 Day Cabs

Operate a dedicated local dry van shuttle serving industrial facilities and distribution locations across the Santa Teresa–El Paso corridor. Earn $27 per hour, with overtime at $40.50 after 40 hours, and return home daily. Typical schedules run 45–50 on-duty hours per week.

Weekly Gross
$1,283–$1,485
Annual Gross: $66,690–$77,220
Hourly Rate $27.00
Overtime $40.50 after 40 hrs
Home Time Daily
Schedule ~5 shifts / 45–50 hrs
Freight 53-ft Dry Van Shuttle

Position Overview

This local shuttle role moves dry van freight between industrial sites and distribution facilities along the Santa Teresa–El Paso corridor.

  • Operate scheduled short-haul tractor-trailer movements between designated customer facilities.
  • Complete pre-trip inspections and verify trailer identification before each dispatch.
  • Check seals, shipping documents, and load information during equipment exchanges.
  • Follow customer yard rules, dock instructions, and designated truck access routes.
  • Report equipment defects, trailer shortages, and service delays to dispatch.
  • Submit electronic delivery records and close out completed assignments accurately.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

The position pays $27 per hour, with overtime calculated at $40.50 after 40 hours in a workweek. At 45 hours, gross weekly pay totals $1,282.50; at 50 hours, it totals $1,485. Annualized gross earnings range from $66,690 to $77,220 across 52 equivalent working weeks. These calculations exclude benefits, bonuses, unpaid time, and any weeks with fewer hours. Weekly earnings depend on hours worked and qualifying overtime. The supplied job details do not establish a sign-on bonus or a separate detention rate.

Hourly Pay $27.00
Overtime Rate $40.50 after 40 hours
Weekly Gross (45–50 hrs) $1,283–$1,485
Annual Gross (52 weeks) $66,690–$77,220
Sign-On Bonus Not established
Detention Not established

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home daily after the assigned shift
Weekly Hours Approximately 45–50 on-duty hours
Workweek Approximately five shifts
Operating Area Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, El Paso; selected Las Cruces
Start Times / Days Off Set by customer and dispatch schedule

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractors Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 day cabs
Model Years Mixed 2020–2025 units
Transmission Automatic-equipped
Trailers 53-foot dry vans
Technology & Safety ELDs, electronic dispatch, standard commercial safety equipment

Tractor allocation follows fleet availability and dispatch requirements. Equipment supports frequent stops, coupling, and short-haul movements.

Real Routes

Industrial freight transfers, warehouse deliveries, and selected regional replenishment runs within the primary corridor.

  • Santa Teresa to El Paso: Industrial freight transfers and distribution-center movements using I-10 and connecting local roads.
  • Santa Teresa to Sunland Park: Short-haul warehouse and industrial deliveries via NM-136 and connecting local routes.
  • Santa Teresa to Las Cruces: Selected regional replenishment runs using I-10.
  • Return Trips: Empty-trailer repositioning or outbound freight movements back toward Santa Teresa, depending on dispatch.

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Inspect the tractor, check the assigned trailer, and review dispatch instructions.
  • Complete scheduled pickups, deliveries, and trailer exchanges.
  • Verify trailer numbers and shipping documents at each handoff.
  • Notify dispatch when a facility delay disrupts the planned sequence.
  • Submit delivery records and complete the end-of-shift equipment check.
  • Finish the shift within applicable hours-of-service requirements.

About the Carrier

This dedicated shuttle operation serves the industrial and distribution network surrounding Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. The corridor connects warehouses, manufacturing suppliers, and freight-handling facilities with Interstate 10 and the Santa Teresa intermodal area. Short-haul dry van work supports recurring transfers where trailer availability, accurate paperwork, and dependable facility turnarounds matter. Drivers work within a defined regional operating area rather than a nationwide long-haul network. The account is structured around local tractor-trailer movements, equipment exchanges, and scheduled deliveries serving commercial customers across southern New Mexico and western Texas.

Driver Benefits & Support

Daily Home Time Return home after completing the assigned shift
Hourly Compensation $27 per hour, overtime at $40.50 after 40 hours
Local Operating Area Santa Teresa–El Paso freight corridor
Day-Cab Equipment Tractors suited to frequent stops and short-haul movements
Electronic Dispatch Assignments and delivery records handled electronically
Sign-On Bonus No approved amount established

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
  • At least six months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
  • Driving history that meets applicable carrier insurance standards
  • Compliance with DOT medical qualification and drug-testing requirements
  • Required FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse compliance
  • Ability to perform equipment inspections, backing, coupling, and trailer exchanges
  • Ability to use electronic logs and complete shipping documentation

Operational Delays

  • Loaded trailers may not be staged when a tractor arrives.
  • Dock congestion can extend loading, unloading, or trailer-exchange times.
  • Missing empty trailers can disrupt the next scheduled movement.
  • I-10 congestion and roadwork can affect local transit times.
  • Manufacturing shift changes can create temporary gate and yard queues.

Hiring Process

1
Application
Provide CDL details, employment history, and tractor-trailer experience.
2
Qualification Review
Complete a discussion of driving history and local-shuttle duties.
3
Compliance Checks
Complete applicable MVR, Clearinghouse, medical, and drug-screening requirements.
4
Final Assessment
Complete any required road evaluation and account orientation before dispatch assignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this position require crossing into Mexico? ▼
No. The described operating area is on the U.S. side of the Santa Teresa–El Paso corridor.
Q: Is the driver home every day? ▼
Yes. The position is structured around local shifts with daily home time.
Q: How is overtime paid? ▼
The stated pay structure is $27 per hour and $40.50 per hour after 40 hours in a workweek.
Q: What type of freight does the driver haul? ▼
The account uses 53-foot dry vans for industrial, manufacturing-related, and distribution freight.
Q: How many hours does a typical week include? ▼
The stated planning range is 45–50 on-duty hours per week.
Q: Does the job require a special endorsement? ▼
The supplied requirements list a valid Class A CDL and do not identify an additional endorsement.
Q: Can the tractor be parked at home? ▼
Home parking is not established as part of the supplied job conditions.
Q: How much experience is required? ▼
At least six months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.

CDL Job Market

The Santa Teresa–El Paso area supports CDL-A employment through manufacturing supply chains, intermodal freight, industrial warehousing, and regional distribution. Local shuttle drivers compete with regional and over-the-road carriers for work within the same labor market. Dedicated dry van operations appeal to drivers seeking daily home time and recurring customer routes rather than extended trips. Employers across the corridor recruit for a range of equipment types and operating schedules, so pay comparisons should account for hourly compensation, overtime eligibility, actual hours, and freight-handling duties. For local CDL-A candidates, the combination of industrial freight activity and Interstate 10 access makes Santa Teresa a relevant regional trucking location.

Location & Freight Market

Santa Teresa sits in southern New Mexico near the Texas border and the Santa Teresa Port of Entry. The area includes the Union Pacific intermodal terminal and industrial developments connected to manufacturing, warehousing, and cross-border supply chains. Interstate 10 links the area with El Paso to the southeast and Las Cruces to the northwest, supporting regional freight movements between industrial and distribution facilities. NM-136 provides access to the port and surrounding business parks. Typical local dry van work may involve packaged goods, manufacturing supplies, and warehouse transfers. Freight volumes and daily route assignments vary with customer shipping schedules, trailer availability, and facility operating hours.

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