🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Fort Worth, TX
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: Palletized air cargo & express freight
- Schedule: Five-day workweek with rotating evening/overnight departures
📋 Job Description
- Transport sealed cargo trailers between DFW airport cargo facilities, regional sort centers, and freight terminals across Texas and neighboring states
- Maintain reliable transit times while adapting to highway traffic around the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex on corridors including I-35W, I-820, SH 183, I-35E, I-20, I-30, I-45 and US-287
- Perform trailer inspections, confirm seal integrity, and handle required paperwork before departure
- Operate on schedule-driven dispatch windows tied to airline cargo arrivals and departures
- Execute terminal-to-terminal linehaul movements with limited customer interaction
- Adapt to weather delays, changing freight volumes, and occasional airport security procedures
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Linehaul, LTL, air cargo, or regional dry van experience preferred but not required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Acceptable driving record
Physical
Ability to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections consistently
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Mix of Volvo VNL 760, Freightliner Cascadia, and International LT Series tractors
- Fleet average age: Mixed model years with normal fleet replacement cycles
- Features: Primarily 53-foot dry van trailers and air-ride logistics trailers
- Transmission type: Mostly automatic transmissions
- Maintenance program: Routine preventive maintenance scheduled around dispatch windows
🏠 Home Time
- Home several nights during the week depending on dispatch volume
- Five-day workweek with rotating start times
- Evening, overnight, and early morning departures common
- Weekend work may be required based on airline freight schedules
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Fort Worth terminal to Austin sort center via I-35, returning with priority air cargo transfers
- DFW airport cargo facility to Houston terminal linehaul runs along I-45 with sealed dry van trailers
- Regional movements from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City via I-35W/I-35 handling express commercial freight
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical schedule look like for this air cargo linehaul position?
Drivers work a five-day schedule with rotating start times focused on evening, overnight, and early morning dispatches tied to airline cargo operations. Home time occurs several nights per week.
Will I be required to load or unload freight?
Most loading and unloading is handled by dock personnel and cargo handlers. Drivers are responsible for pre-trip inspections, seal verification, and paperwork.
What type of trailers are used in this operation?
Primarily 53-foot dry van trailers and air-ride logistics trailers configured for airport cargo movements.
How often will I run to other cities like Austin or Houston?
Routes include regular terminal-to-terminal movements throughout the DFW Metroplex, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and occasional runs into Oklahoma and Louisiana based on airline schedules.
Is previous air cargo or linehaul experience required?
Previous linehaul, LTL, air cargo, or regional dry van experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Newer drivers with solid CDL-A backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How is pay calculated and when is the sign-on bonus paid?
Primary pay is $0.61–$0.68 per mile with delay and detention pay after qualifying times. The $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid in installments after successful completion of introductory milestones.
💼 Career Opportunities
Regional air cargo linehaul driving offers experienced CDL-A drivers stable work with predictable dispatch windows and consistent freight volumes tied to airline networks. In the Dallas-Fort Worth market, this type of operation provides valuable exposure to time-sensitive freight movements, terminal operations, and multi-state highway corridors. Drivers build strong safety records while mastering airport cargo procedures, seal compliance, and schedule adherence under varying weather and traffic conditions. This experience translates well to other regional and dedicated opportunities across Texas and surrounding states. Many drivers in air cargo networks appreciate the balance of highway miles with regular home time several nights per week. As freight demand remains strong for priority shipments and express cargo, qualified drivers can expect steady opportunities for consistent earnings and professional growth in the specialized logistics segment.
🔗 CDL-A Air Cargo Linehaul Driver – Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth CDL-A drivers looking for regional linehaul work will find strong opportunities in the air cargo sector. This position moves palletized air cargo, priority shipments, and express freight between DFW airport cargo facilities and regional sort centers throughout Texas and neighboring states. Drivers operate on scheduled dispatch windows using primarily 53-foot dry vans and air-ride logistics trailers pulled by well-maintained Volvo, Freightliner, and International tractors.
The role emphasizes on-time performance along key corridors like I-35W, I-820, SH 183, I-45 and I-30. Most runs involve terminal-to-terminal movements with freight pre-loaded and sealed. Expect a five-day workweek with rotating shifts that provide home time several nights per week. Pay is based on $0.61–$0.68 per mile with potential delay pay and a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
This air cargo linehaul position suits drivers comfortable with overnight and evening schedules who value schedule-driven operations over customer-facing deliveries. Build your regional experience while staying close to the DFW Metroplex and surrounding markets including Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City.
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