Local CDL-A Airport Cargo
Local CDL-A Airport Cargo Driver – Boise, ID | Home Daily
Hiring Area: Boise & Treasure Valley • Terminal: Boise, Idaho
Company Driver Home Daily Hourly + OT
Move palletized air freight and priority shipments between Boise Airport cargo facilities and nearby distribution locations. Earn $1,250–$1,600 gross per week with overtime after 40 hours, paid weekly and local home time.
Weekly Gross Pay
$1,250–$1,600
Estimated Annual: $65,000–$83,200
Hourly Rate $26.50–$29.50
Sign-On Bonus $750 after 90 days
Home Time Daily
Schedule Local shifts, 5 days weekly
Freight Air cargo and palletized freight
Job Status: Currently Hiring
• Last Verified: October 12, 2026
Drive local airport cargo transfers on scheduled and dispatch-assigned runs around Boise and the Treasure Valley.
- Move sealed and documented freight between cargo facilities, sort centers and commercial receivers.
- Verify bills of lading, shipment counts, trailer condition and seal numbers before departure.
- Complete airport or facility gate procedures when the assigned location requires them.
- Handle scheduled live pickups, trailer swaps and drop-and-hook moves.
- Coordinate revised pickup times and freight-release delays with local dispatch.
- Use pallet jacks or cargo dollies for limited assistance when required by the account.
- Complete pre-trip inspections, ELD entries and end-of-shift equipment reports.
Compensation is hourly, with overtime after 40 hours in a workweek. Weekly earnings depend on scheduled hours, completed runs and qualifying accessorial pay.
Hourly Pay $26.50–$29.50
Overtime 1.5× after 40 hours
Typical Weekly Gross $1,250–$1,600
Estimated Annual Gross $65,000–$83,200
Detention $25/hour after 60 minutes, when eligible
Additional Stops $15 per qualifying stop after the first three
Sign-On Bonus $750 after 90 days of employment
Pay Frequency Weekly
Annual figures are estimates based on the weekly gross range multiplied by 52 weeks. Bonuses and additional accessorial pay are separate.
Home Time Daily
Workweek 5 days, Monday–Friday core schedule
Shift Length Approximately 8–11 hours
Start Windows Early morning or afternoon, based on freight cutoffs
Weekend Coverage Occasional peak or holiday shifts
Operating Area Boise and Treasure Valley
Start times may change with cargo-release windows and customer schedules. Drivers return to the local terminal or approved yard after their shift.
Tractor Model Years 2019–2024 core fleet
Tractor Brands Freightliner Cascadia and selected Peterbilt units
Cab Configuration Day cabs for local work
Transmission Primarily automated manual
Trailers 28-ft pups and 48–53-ft dry vans, as assigned
Safety Technology ELD, GPS, dash camera and available collision-warning systems
Equipment Assignment Regular tractor preferred; temporary swaps may occur
Equipment is maintained for recurring local routes. Drivers complete required inspections and report defects before the next dispatch.
Runs focus on airport-linked freight and local distribution. Actual stops depend on cargo availability, delivery appointments and dispatch priorities.
- Boise Airport (BOI) – Meridian, ID: Cargo transfers and distribution-center deliveries using I-84 and local arterials.
- Boise – Nampa, ID: Airport freight and warehouse transfers along I-84.
- Nampa – Caldwell, ID: Local industrial and commercial freight repositioning via I-84 and US-20/26 access roads.
- Boise – Garden City, ID: Short-haul cargo and commercial receiver runs within the metro area.
- Occasional extended run: Mountain Home, ID, when a scheduled customer movement requires additional coverage.
Most assignments are local. A route may include a live pickup, a trailer exchange and a return cargo transfer rather than a fixed round trip.
- Complete the pre-trip inspection and confirm the first assigned pickup.
- Check in at the cargo gate or customer facility and verify the shipping documents.
- Confirm trailer number, seal, pallet count and any handling instructions.
- Move freight to the designated warehouse or distribution point.
- Contact dispatch when a flight delay, dock queue or missed appointment affects the sequence.
- Record detention and qualifying extra stops according to company policy.
- Return equipment to the approved yard and complete post-trip reporting.
About the Carrier
This mid-sized regional carrier handles scheduled freight transfers and local distribution for commercial customers. The Boise operation connects airport-related shipments with nearby warehouses, sorting facilities and business receivers. Dispatchers coordinate pickup windows, equipment availability and customer appointments while drivers manage the safe movement and documentation of each load. Daily operations combine planned runs with occasional changes caused by cargo-release times, dock congestion or customer demand. The fleet consists of maintained work trucks suited to repeated local driving, yard maneuvers and frequent stops. Drivers are expected to communicate delays early, protect shipment integrity and follow site-specific security and safety procedures.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options after 60 days
Retirement 401(k) eligibility with company match after one year
Time Off Paid time off and company holidays
Training Paid orientation and route familiarization
Work Gear Required safety equipment and uniforms after probation
Sign-On Bonus $750 after 90 days, subject to eligibility
- Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical certification.
- At least 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience preferred.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record and employment history.
- Ability to pass required drug screening and background checks.
- Ability to complete airport access procedures when assigned to restricted cargo areas.
- Comfortable backing trailers, using ELD equipment and handling shipping paperwork.
- Ability to perform occasional pallet-jack or cargo-dolly tasks within assigned duties.
- Late cargo release or changes to flight-related transfer windows.
- Dock queues and missed warehouse appointment windows.
- Peak-season parcel volume and holiday staffing constraints.
- Rush-hour traffic on I-84 and local Boise-area access roads.
- Winter snow, ice and reduced visibility affecting safe travel times.
1
Recruiter Call
Review local availability, experience and schedule preferences.
2
Qualification Review
Verify CDL, DOT medical status, driving history and employment details.
3
Background & Access
Complete required screening and airport credential steps for assigned areas.
4
Orientation
Review equipment, route procedures, cargo documentation and safety requirements.
How much does a local airport cargo CDL-A driver earn in Boise? ▼
The advertised weekly gross range is $1,250–$1,600, with hourly pay of $26.50–$29.50 and overtime after 40 hours. Actual earnings depend on hours worked and qualifying additional pay.
Is this a home-daily CDL-A job? ▼
Yes. This is local work based in Boise. Drivers return to the terminal or approved yard at the end of their assigned shift.
What schedule should drivers expect? ▼
The core schedule is five days per week, usually with shifts of approximately 8–11 hours. Start times may be early morning or afternoon, and occasional weekend coverage may be needed during peak periods.
Is previous airport cargo experience required? ▼
Airport cargo experience is preferred but is not listed as mandatory. At least six months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience is preferred, along with the ability to follow facility-specific security and freight procedures.
Do drivers need airport security credentials? ▼
Drivers assigned to restricted cargo areas must complete the applicable airport access and background procedures. The exact credential requirements depend on the assigned facility and access level.
What equipment is used for airport cargo runs? ▼
The core fleet consists of 2019–2024 Freightliner Cascadia tractors and selected Peterbilt units, primarily day cabs. Drivers may pull 28-ft pup trailers or 48–53-ft dry vans depending on the load.
Is the freight no-touch? ▼
Most freight moves as palletized cargo or sealed trailer loads. Drivers verify documentation, counts and seals; limited pallet-jack or cargo-dolly assistance may be required on certain assignments.
What bonus is available? ▼
The listed sign-on bonus is $750 after 90 days of employment, subject to eligibility. Qualifying detention and additional-stop pay are separate from the bonus.
Boise has an established CDL-A employment market supported by local distribution, food delivery, less-than-truckload freight and regional truckload operations. Current local listings show competition for qualified drivers, particularly those who can handle multi-stop routes, terminal transfers and reliable appointment-based work. Hourly pay with overtime is common in local delivery and P&D roles, while regional and OTR carriers more often use mileage pay, performance incentives or a combination of mileage and accessorial compensation. Home-daily schedules are available, although early starts, afternoon shifts and some weekend coverage remain normal in time-sensitive operations. Employers commonly review driving history, DOT qualifications and tractor-trailer experience. Tanker, HazMat and doubles/triples endorsements can expand opportunities in specialized freight, but they are not universal requirements for dry-van cargo work. Seasonal parcel and retail peaks can increase demand for additional coverage.
Boise's freight network combines airport cargo, regional distribution, food processing, retail replenishment and light manufacturing. Boise Airport provides a source of time-sensitive shipments that require ground transfers between cargo facilities, sorting operations and commercial receivers. The wider Treasure Valley distribution area extends through Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell, where warehouses and industrial customers support recurring short-haul movements. I-84 is the principal freight corridor, connecting the metro area with eastern Oregon and the wider Intermountain West; US-20/26 also serves local and regional commercial traffic. Dry vans and shorter pup trailers are practical for palletized freight, parcel transfers and dock-to-dock work. Airport access rules, cargo-release timing and customer appointment windows can affect turnaround times. Winter snow and ice, rush-hour congestion and holiday parcel surges create additional scheduling pressure, while the region's compact urban geography makes repeated local runs feasible.