CDL-A Local LTL Pickup & Delivery Driver
Hiring Radius: Within 50 miles of Idaho Falls, ID
📍 Idaho Falls, ID 🚚 Local LTL ⚙️ Day Cab Fleet
● Terminal Location: Idaho Falls Freight Terminal
Average Weekly Pay
$1,250 – $1,500
Estimated Annual: $65,000 – $78,000+
Sign-on Bonus: $1,000
Home Time: Home Daily
Driver Type: Company Driver
Job Snapshot
Weekly Pay Target $1,250 – $1,500
Hourly Rate $29 – $33 / Hr
Weekly Hours 45 – 52 Hours
Home Frequency Home Daily
Route Type Local LTL P&D
Freight Touch Level Live Unload / Multi-Stop
Equipment Day Cab Tractors + Pups / Dry Vans
Run Territory Eastern ID, SW MT, W WY
Position Overview
This local LTL pickup and delivery position is available with a confidential regional carrier operating out of the Idaho Falls freight terminal. Drivers handle daily city and short regional routes serving Eastern Idaho, Western Wyoming, and Southwest Montana.
Freight moves primarily between the Idaho Falls terminal, local businesses, manufacturing facilities, agricultural suppliers, retail distribution centers, and service providers. Most shifts start and end at the same terminal with 10–18 customer stops per day.
Primary lanes run along I-15, US-20, US-26, and connecting routes through Pocatello, Rexburg, Twin Falls, Jackson, and Bozeman areas. This is home daily work with consistent weekday schedules and occasional Saturday mornings during peak seasons.
Schedule & Dispatch
Drivers typically start between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM after overnight linehaul freight has been sorted. Routes are pre-planned by local dispatch with adjustments for same-day pickups.
Shift Type: Day Shift, Home Daily
Typical Hours: 45–52 hours per week
Weekly Pattern: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturday AM)
Return Time: Late afternoon / early evening to terminal
Typical Day
Your shift begins at the Idaho Falls terminal with a pre-trip inspection on your assigned day cab tractor. Dispatch provides the morning delivery manifest after overnight linehaul arrivals. You organize your stops, verify BOLs, and head out for outbound deliveries.
Most mornings focus on deliveries to construction suppliers, farm dealers, medical facilities, and retail locations. Afternoons shift to pickups from wholesalers and manufacturers. You handle dock check-ins, live unloads where needed (using provided pallet jacks and liftgates), and secure freight for return to the terminal. Communication with dispatch happens throughout the day via onboard systems and mobile devices.
Drivers return to the terminal by early evening for post-trip inspection, paperwork submission, and trailer drop. The operation keeps you moving locally with manageable traffic on I-15 and US-20 corridors.
Route Coverage
Primary Territory: Eastern Idaho, Western Wyoming, Southwest Montana
Key Corridors: I-15, US-20, US-26, I-86, I-90 connections
Major Stops: Pocatello, Rexburg, Jackson WY, Twin Falls, Bozeman MT
Daily Stops: 10–18 customer locations
Freight Details
This LTL operation moves palletized general freight including industrial replacement parts, agricultural equipment components, HVAC and electrical materials, building products, medical supplies, retail merchandise, restaurant supplies, and packaged food products.
Outbound loads come from the terminal after linehaul arrivals. Pickups originate from local manufacturers, wholesalers, and suppliers. About 40% of deliveries allow drop trailers at larger customers; the rest involve live unloads with liftgate service at locations without docks.
Loading & Unloading
Freight Touch Level: Live unload at most stops with pallet jacks / liftgates
Drop & Hook: ~40% at larger customers
Live Unload: ~60% of deliveries
Driver Responsibilities
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections per FMCSA requirements
- Safely navigate city and short regional routes with multiple stops
- Verify BOLs, pallet counts, seals, and freight condition
- Secure loads using straps, load bars, and approved methods
- Complete electronic logs, delivery documentation, and customer signatures
- Communicate delays and issues promptly with local dispatch
- Work professionally with warehouse staff and receivers
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A license with current medical card
- Minimum 1 year recent CDL-A experience
- LTL, city delivery, or multi-stop route experience preferred
- Hazmat endorsement preferred (or ability to obtain)
- Doubles/Triples endorsement a plus for occasional pup combinations
- Clean MVR and safe driving record
- Ability to lift and maneuver freight as needed for liftgate deliveries
- Comfortable driving in Eastern Idaho winter conditions
Equipment
Drivers use well-maintained day cab tractors including Freightliner Cascadia (2021–2024), Kenworth T680, and Peterbilt 579 models. Most are automatic transmissions with assigned tractors when possible.
Trailers include 28-foot pups, 48/53-foot dry vans, and liftgate-equipped units. Fleet features Qualcomm/Samsara ELD, forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and outward-facing cameras. No inward-facing driver cameras.
Home Time
This is a true home daily position. Drivers return to the Idaho Falls terminal at the end of every shift. Most work a five-day schedule with occasional Saturday mornings during harvest or peak shipping periods.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $29.00 – $33.00 per hour
Average Weekly: $1,250 – $1,500
Overtime: After 40 hours where applicable
Stop Pay: $7–$12 per additional stop
Detention: $22 per hour after first 60 minutes
Additional Pay & Bonuses
- Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 (paid after 30 and 90 days)
- Safety Bonus: Up to $750 annually
- Quarterly Performance Incentive: Up to $300
- Breakdown Pay: Hourly rate after first hour
Benefits
Standard benefits package for full-time drivers includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, and PTO. Details provided during orientation.
Hiring Process
- Submit application online
- Recruiter review and phone screening
- Background, MVR, and drug screening
- Orientation at Idaho Falls terminal
- Equipment familiarization and first dispatch
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this home daily? A: Yes. Every shift starts and ends at the Idaho Falls terminal.
Q: How many stops per day? A: Typically 10–18 stops mixing deliveries and pickups.
Q: What is the pay structure? A: Hourly $29–$33 plus stop pay, detention, and bonuses. Averages $1,250–$1,500 weekly.
Q: What equipment will I drive? A: Late-model day cab tractors (mostly automatic) pulling dry vans and pups.
Q: Do I need Hazmat? A: Preferred but not always required immediately. Doubles endorsement helpful.
Local Trucking Market – Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Falls serves as a key freight hub for Eastern Idaho thanks to its position on I-15 and US-20. The area supports steady LTL volume from agriculture, food processing, construction, manufacturing, and retail distribution. Drivers based here benefit from shorter routes that still provide solid weekly earnings without long-haul time away from home.
Major freight activity centers around the terminal district and industrial corridors near Broadway and the Yellowstone Highway. Pickups and deliveries frequently occur in Pocatello to the south, Rexburg and the Upper Valley to the north, and connections toward Jackson Hole and Bozeman. Seasonal peaks align with agricultural planting, harvest, and construction months.
CDL-A local and regional jobs in Idaho Falls remain in demand for experienced drivers who know multi-stop LTL operations and can handle variable weather conditions common to the Mountain West. This market offers predictable home time combined with overtime opportunities during busy periods.
For drivers searching for CDL-A jobs in Idaho Falls, truck driving jobs near Idaho Falls, or local LTL positions in Eastern Idaho, this opportunity provides stable daily routes, modern day cab equipment, and a regional carrier focused on the Intermountain area freight network.
