🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Denver, CO
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: LTL Palletized Commercial Freight
- Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays, 10-12 hour shifts
📋 Job Description
- Perform local LTL pickup and delivery operations throughout the Denver metropolitan area and Front Range communities.
- Handle multiple scheduled pickups and deliveries of palletized commercial freight between manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, and retail receivers.
- Operate tractors pulling 28-foot pup trailers and 53-foot dry vans while completing city routes with dock appointments.
- Use pallet jacks and perform occasional liftgate deliveries while safely securing freight with load bars and straps.
- Complete pre-trip inspections, paperwork, and maintain communication with dispatch regarding route adjustments for traffic, weather, and construction.
- Return to the home terminal daily after completing assigned P&D routes.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 12 months of recent CDL-A tractor-trailer experience
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Acceptable motor vehicle record
Physical
Ability to handle pallet jack operations and occasional freight handling
Endorsements
Doubles/Triples endorsement preferred or willingness to obtain
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Freightliner Cascadia Day Cabs, International LT Day Cabs, and Volvo VNR tractors
- Trailers: 28-foot pup trailers and 53-foot dry van trailers for LTL operations
- Features: Mixed fleet with majority automatic transmissions
- Transmission type: Automatic transmissions (limited manuals available)
- Maintenance program: Company maintenance facilities with outside repair vendors
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after completing city routes
- Typical Monday through Friday schedule with two consecutive days off
- Occasional Saturday work based on freight volume
- Start times between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM with return to terminal each evening
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Denver → Aurora → Centennial → Denver handling multiple palletized deliveries and pickups along I-25 and I-225
- Denver → Commerce City → Thornton → Westminster → Denver serving industrial and warehouse districts using US-36
- Denver → Lakewood → Golden → Wheat Ridge → Denver with dock appointments and occasional liftgate service along I-70 and C-470
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
🏢 About the Company
Founded in 2011, this privately operated regional LTL carrier specializes in business-to-business freight throughout Colorado's Front Range. The company supports manufacturers, industrial suppliers, wholesale distributors, and commercial retailers that require dependable daily pickup and delivery service. Operations emphasize consistent local freight density within the Denver metropolitan area.
Founded
2011
Fleet Size
Approximately 95 power units
Primary Freight
LTL Commercial Freight
Operating Area
Colorado Front Range
Equipment
Mixed fleet of Freightliner Cascadia Day Cabs, Volvo VNR, and International LT tractors paired with 28-foot pup trailers and 53-foot dry vans
Driver Support
24/7 dispatch & roadside assistance
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical day look like for this LTL P&D role?
Drivers start early (6-8 AM), complete multiple scheduled dock appointments for deliveries then transition to afternoon pickups. Routes focus on the Denver metro with adjustments for traffic and weather.
What equipment will I operate?
You will primarily run Freightliner Cascadia, International LT, or Volvo VNR day cabs pulling 28-foot pups or 53-foot dry vans. Most tractors have automatic transmissions.
How often will I be home?
Home daily after completing your city route. Most weeks follow Monday-Friday schedules with two consecutive days off and occasional Saturday work.
Is pallet jack and freight handling required?
Yes. Most freight is palletized with dock access, but you will need to perform occasional liftgate deliveries and use pallet jacks for customer locations.
What experience is needed for Denver LTL routes?
Minimum 12 months recent CDL-A tractor-trailer experience with comfort backing into commercial docks and navigating metro traffic and weather conditions.
How is pay calculated for this position?
Hourly pay for all on-duty time including driving, dock waiting, and customer delays at $29–$32 per hour. Overtime after 40 hours with weekly estimates of $1,350–$1,550.
💼 Career Opportunities
Local LTL P&D driving in the Denver metro offers stable home daily work for experienced CDL-A drivers who enjoy city routes and customer interaction. With consistent freight volume from manufacturing, warehousing, and retail customers across the Front Range, drivers gain valuable multi-stop experience and strong dock backing skills. This operational knowledge transfers well to other local and regional opportunities throughout Colorado. Steady weekday schedules and predictable home time support long-term career stability in a market with strong demand for reliable LTL drivers. Experienced team members often progress toward lead driver or trainer roles while building expertise in palletized freight handling, appointment-based deliveries, and navigating seasonal mountain corridor traffic.
🔗 CDL-A Local LTL Pickup & Delivery Driver – Denver, CO
Denver CDL-A drivers seeking home daily LTL work will find strong opportunities with this regional carrier focused on pickup and delivery throughout the Front Range. This position involves operating day cabs with pup trailers and 53-foot dry vans while completing multiple stops per shift serving warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities across Aurora, Commerce City, Centennial, and surrounding areas. Drivers earn $29–$32 per hour for all on-duty time with weekly pay typically ranging $1,350–$1,550 plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The role requires 12 months of recent tractor-trailer experience and comfort with dock deliveries, pallet jacks, and adapting to Denver traffic along I-25, I-70, and E-470. Home daily schedules provide excellent work-life balance in one of the strongest local freight markets in Colorado.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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