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CDL-A Local LTL Pickup & Delivery Driver – Denver, CO

Hiring Area: Denver Metro & Front Range • Terminal: Denver, CO

Denver, CO Local Multi-Stop 2–5 Year Day Cabs

Local LTL pickup and delivery across the Denver metro moves palletized commercial freight with home daily returns, $1,350–$1,550 weekly, and $70,200–$80,600 annual earnings on Monday–Friday shifts.

Weekly Gross
$1,350–$1,550
Estimated Annual: $70,200–$80,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Typical Hours 45–50 / week
Freight Type Palletized LTL

Position Overview

Customer-facing city work centers on dock check-ins, pallet handling and real-time communication with dispatch when traffic or delays shift appointment windows.

  • Backs into commercial docks and tight customer yards safely.
  • Operates pallet jacks and secures freight with straps and load bars.
  • Scans shipments and maintains accurate electronic BOL/POD records.
  • Verifies pallet counts and reports visible damage before acceptance.
  • Completes DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections each shift.
  • Monitors available HOS while managing multi-stop sequences.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Hourly structure covers driving plus dock time, documentation and freight handling. Overtime applies after 40 hours.

Hourly Rate $29–$32
Weekly Gross $1,350–$1,550
Estimated Annual $70,200–$80,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000 (installments)
Overtime After 40 hours
Orientation Paid

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Home Daily
Operating Area Denver metro & Front Range
Terminal Denver, CO
Typical Hours 45–50 per week
Start Window 6:00–8:00 AM
Work Days Mon–Fri, occasional Saturday
Shift Length 10–12 hours

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Tractor Age Primarily 2–5 years
Tractor Models Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNR, International LT day cabs
Transmission Automatic on most units
Trailers 28-ft pup & 53-ft dry vans
Driver Tools Pallet jacks, load bars, straps, handheld scanners
Safety Systems ELD, forward dash cam, collision mitigation, lane departure, adaptive cruise on newer units

Liftgates appear on selected customer deliveries when dock access is unavailable. Maintenance is handled through company resources and approved vendors.

Real Routes

Palletized commercial LTL moves between manufacturers, industrial suppliers, warehouses and commercial receivers throughout the Front Range.

  • Denver → Aurora → Centennial → Denver loops
  • Denver → Commerce City → Thornton → Westminster sequences
  • Denver → Northglenn → Brighton return patterns
  • Denver → Lakewood → Wheat Ridge → Golden runs
  • Primary corridors: I-25, I-70, I-225, I-76, I-270, US-36, C-470, E-470
  • Shipments include industrial components, building supplies, machinery parts and wholesale merchandise

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Morning delivery wave leaves the terminal between 6:00 and 8:00 AM.
  • 8–14 customer stops typical, shifting from deliveries to afternoon pickups.
  • Dispatch may add or reorder stops based on freight readiness and traffic.
  • Trailer exchange at terminal often occurs midday before later pickups.
  • Return to Denver terminal each evening for paperwork and post-trip.
  • Week usually heavier on outbound early, denser pickups mid-to-late week.

About the Carrier

Business-to-business freight moving across the Colorado Front Range requires consistent local capacity rather than long-haul linehaul. Regional LTL operations founded in 2011 fill that need with approximately 95 power units focused on palletized commercial shipments between manufacturers, industrial suppliers, warehouses and wholesale receivers. The carrier concentrates on denser city and metro pickup-and-delivery work instead of over-the-road cycles, supporting the steady flow of industrial components, building materials and packaged business goods that keep Front Range distribution active.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Health Coverage Medical, dental, vision options
Retirement 401(k) with company contribution
Paid Time Off Vacation, holidays, sick leave
Life Insurance Company-paid
Additional Support EAP, uniform assistance, safety recognition

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid CDL Class A
  • 12 months recent CDL-A tractor-trailer experience
  • Acceptable MVR and safety history
  • Meet DOT physical, drug/alcohol and Clearinghouse requirements
  • Doubles/Triples endorsement preferred or willingness to obtain
  • Ability to operate pallet jack and work outdoor Colorado conditions

Operational Delays

  • Morning congestion on I-25 and I-225
  • Construction zones around major interchanges
  • Winter snow and freezing temperatures
  • Customer freight not staged on arrival
  • Dock congestion at busy terminals or receivers
  • Seasonal volume spikes before holidays

Hiring Process

1
Recruiter Call
Within one business day
2
MVR & Verification
Background and employment check
3
DOT Screening
Drug/alcohol and Clearinghouse
4
Orientation
Paid, at Denver terminal

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many stops are typical on a local LTL day? ▼
Most shifts involve 8–14 customer stops, though actual count depends on shipment size, geography and appointment windows.
Q: Is drop-and-hook common or mostly live loads? ▼
Local P&D is primarily live pickup and live delivery combined with terminal trailer exchanges rather than pure drop-and-hook.
Q: What happens if a customer is delayed? ▼
Drivers report actual arrival and release times so detention information is recorded through the normal process.
Q: Are pup trailers or 53-foot vans used more often? ▼
Both appear in the mix—28-foot pups for dense city freight and 53-foot dry vans for larger shipments or repositioning.
Q: How long does the hiring process usually take? ▼
Qualified applicants typically move from first contact to orientation in approximately 3–7 business days.
Q: Does the job involve overnight parking away from the terminal? ▼
No. Drivers return equipment to the Denver terminal each evening; overnight public parking is not part of normal operations.

CDL Job Market – Denver

Denver ranks among the more competitive CDL-A hiring markets in the Mountain West. LTL carriers, parcel and final-mile contractors, foodservice distributors, building-material suppliers, dedicated retail fleets and regional dry-van operators all recruit experienced local drivers. City P&D roles remain especially sought after because commercial dock backing, multi-stop route management and customer interaction skills take time to develop. The metro serves as Colorado’s primary distribution hub, supporting steady demand for drivers with clean MVRs and prior LTL or city-delivery backgrounds. National LTL companies, regional carriers and private fleets routinely post openings, giving qualified applicants multiple options across local, dedicated and short-regional segments throughout the year.

Location & Freight Market – Denver

Denver functions as the principal freight gateway linking the central Plains with the Rocky Mountain region. Manufacturing, wholesale distribution, construction-supply chains and expanding industrial parks generate continuous palletized freight that moves between warehouses, production sites and commercial receivers. Major activity concentrates around the Denver International Airport/Aurora corridor, Commerce City, North Denver, Thornton, Brighton, Centennial and the I-25 spine. I-70 handles east-west traffic, while I-225, I-76, I-270, US-36, C-470 and E-470 connect the industrial districts. Seasonal construction peaks and retail volume spikes before holidays increase density, while winter weather periodically slows movement through the mountain approaches. The combination of warehouse density, manufacturing output and interstate access keeps local LTL demand consistent across the Front Range.

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