🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Denver, CO
- Route type: Regional Linehaul
- Freight: Regional LTL Doubles
- Schedule: Overnight terminal-to-terminal runs
📋 Job Description
- Build and break down doubles combinations with converter dollies at company terminals.
- Complete scheduled nighttime terminal-to-terminal linehaul runs throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
- Safely transport sealed pup trailers in doubles configuration with no-touch freight.
- Perform thorough pre-trip inspections and converter dolly checks before departure.
- Maintain FMCSA Hours of Service compliance while monitoring weather on mountain corridors.
- Communicate with dispatch regarding delays from weather, traffic, or road conditions.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
1+ year recent CDL-A tractor-trailer experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Acceptable motor vehicle record
Physical
Ability to safely couple and uncouple doubles
Endorsements
Doubles/Triples endorsement required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, and International LT day cabs
- Trailers: 28-foot pup trailers configured as doubles with converter dollies
- Transmission type: Mostly automatic transmissions with limited manual units in reserve
- Equipment policy: Assigned tractors generally available based on seniority
- Maintenance program: Company facilities and regional service vendors
🏠 Home Time
- Primarily overnight regional operations with morning terminal arrivals
- Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Friday schedules
- Home several times during the week after completing scheduled runs
- Consistent dispatch windows with occasional adjustments for weather
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Denver, CO terminal to Cheyenne, WY and return via I-25 for doubles linehaul
- Denver, CO to Colorado Springs and Pueblo with terminal drops along the Front Range
- Denver, CO to Grand Junction, CO (weather permitting on I-70) and return
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is doubles experience required for this linehaul position?
Doubles/Triples endorsement is required. Previous doubles or LTL experience is preferred but not mandatory.
What is the typical home time for Denver linehaul drivers?
Drivers are home several times per week with most runs returning to the Denver terminal after each assignment.
How does weather impact the schedule?
Winter mountain weather on I-70 and other corridors may affect schedules. Drivers must be comfortable with snow and ice conditions.
What freight and equipment will I be running?
No-touch regional LTL freight in 28-foot pup doubles using Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, or International LT day cabs.
What are the weekly miles and pay structure?
Pay is $0.69–$0.76 per practical mile with estimated weekly earnings of $1,650–$1,900 depending on dispatched miles.
Are tractors assigned or slip-seated?
Assigned tractors are generally available after gaining route seniority. Newer drivers may run slip-seated equipment.
💼 Career Opportunities
Denver serves as the primary freight hub for the Front Range and Rocky Mountain region, creating steady demand for experienced CDL-A doubles linehaul drivers. This regional LTL operation offers consistent terminal-to-terminal runs with predictable schedules that support strong work-life balance for drivers who thrive on overnight operations. Building expertise in doubles coupling, mountain corridor navigation, and weather-responsive dispatching provides valuable skills that transfer well across the LTL sector. As seniority increases, drivers gain access to preferred bid runs and more consistent equipment assignments. The position rewards safety-focused professionals who maintain reliable attendance and excel in FMCSA compliance while operating efficiently through variable Rocky Mountain conditions. Regional LTL networks continue to expand to support growing commercial and industrial activity throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and neighboring states, making this an excellent opportunity for long-term career stability in the Mountain West trucking industry.
🔗 CDL-A Doubles Linehaul Driver – Denver, CO
Experienced CDL-A drivers looking for regional linehaul work in Denver will find strong opportunities with this established Rocky Mountain LTL carrier. The position features doubles operations pulling 28-foot pup trailers between terminals with very little customer interaction and no-touch freight. Drivers enjoy $0.69–$0.76 CPM pay with weekly earnings potential of $1,650–$1,900 while running primarily overnight schedules that return them home several times per week. Key routes include I-25 to Cheyenne, WY, Front Range service to Colorado Springs and Pueblo, I-70 to Grand Junction, and relays to Salt Lake City and Albuquerque. The fleet consists of Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, and International LT day cabs with mostly automatic transmissions. This role is ideal for drivers comfortable with converter dollies, mountain weather, and consistent terminal-based freight movement across Colorado and neighboring states.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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