CDL-A Position Local Delivery
Local CDL-A Beverage Delivery Driver — Boise, ID
Hiring Area: Boise, ID • Terminal: Boise, Idaho
Company Driver Home Daily $27/Hour + Overtime
Deliver palletized beverages and individual cases to grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants throughout the Treasure Valley. Earn $1,300–$1,550 gross per week with hourly pay and overtime after 40 hours. This is an active delivery position involving hand trucks, pallet jacks, customer check-ins and product returns. Most routes start early and finish at the Boise terminal, allowing drivers to return home daily.
Weekly Gross Pay
$1,300–$1,550
Estimated Annual: $67,600–$80,600
Base Rate $27/hour
Overtime $40.50/hour after 40 hours
Sign-On Bonus Up to $750
Home Time Daily on scheduled routes
Weekly Schedule Monday–Friday, occasional Saturday
Typical Workweek 45–50 hours
Job Status: Currently Hiring
• Last Verified: October 12, 2026
Operate a Class A tractor-trailer on scheduled beverage delivery routes. Drivers handle physical deliveries and customer documentation.
- Deliver beverage cases, kegs and palletized products to assigned accounts.
- Unload freight using hand trucks, pallet jacks and liftgates where equipped.
- Verify quantities, record shortages and obtain customer signatures.
- Collect approved empty kegs, pallets and product returns.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report equipment defects.
- Maintain communication with dispatch about delays and delivery changes.
- Reconcile delivery paperwork and return to the terminal after the route.
Hourly compensation includes overtime after 40 hours in the workweek. Weekly earnings depend on hours worked, route assignments and approved additional pay.
Base Pay $27.00/hour
Overtime Rate $40.50/hour after 40 hours
Weekly Gross $1,300–$1,550
Annual Estimate $67,600–$80,600
Sign-On Bonus Up to $750, subject to eligibility
Bonus Schedule $375 after 90 days and $375 after 180 days
Weekly and annual figures are gross estimates before taxes and deductions. The annual estimate equals the weekly range multiplied by 52 and excludes bonuses.
Home Time Daily after completing the route
Regular Schedule Monday–Friday
Peak Coverage Occasional Saturday assignments
Dispatch Window 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Typical Finish Early to late afternoon, depending on the route
Daily Stops Approximately 12–22
Start times and route length vary with delivery appointments, account volume and seasonal demand. Extra hours may be needed when unloading or customer check-in takes longer than planned.
Tractors Freightliner Cascadia day cabs, primarily 2021–2025
Transmission Automatic
Trailers 28–48 ft beverage dry vans, with liftgates on assigned equipment
Handling Equipment Hand trucks, two-wheel dollies and pallet jacks
Safety Technology ELD, electronic inspection reports and backup cameras
Equipment is maintained through scheduled inspections and local service support. Drivers receive an assigned unit when available; temporary equipment changes or slip-seating may be required during maintenance or staffing coverage. Trailer configuration depends on delivery volume and customer access.
Routes originate in Boise and serve beverage retailers across the Treasure Valley. The route plan combines larger scheduled accounts with smaller locations that may require hand-cart delivery and additional time at the dock or receiving area.
- Boise–Meridian: grocery and convenience deliveries via I-84 and local arterial roads.
- Boise–Nampa: mixed retail and restaurant stops using I-84 and local access roads.
- Boise–Caldwell: west-valley delivery loops via I-84 and US-20/26.
- Boise–Eagle: local retail accounts using State Street and connecting roads.
- Boise–Kuna: scheduled customer deliveries via I-84 and SH-69.
Dispatch selects the final stop sequence based on receiving windows, order size, traffic and available inventory. Not every route covers every community on the same day.
- Inspect the tractor and trailer, confirm the manifest and check load security before departure.
- Start with scheduled grocery or larger retail accounts where receiving windows are available.
- Complete case deliveries, pallet moves and customer check-ins at each assigned stop.
- Document shortages, damaged goods, refused cases and authorized returns before leaving.
- Contact dispatch when congestion, receiving delays or access restrictions affect the route.
- Return to the terminal, reconcile paperwork, unload returns where required and complete the post-trip inspection.
About the Carrier
This regional beverage distribution operation serves grocery, convenience, restaurant and independent retail accounts from a Boise-area warehouse. The fleet is built around practical day-cab tractors and delivery trailers suited to repeated short-haul stops. Drivers work with dispatch, warehouse personnel and receiving teams to keep orders accurate and deliveries moving. Daily operations combine scheduled accounts with route adjustments for changing order volumes, customer availability and traffic. The operation emphasizes safe vehicle handling, accurate paperwork, dependable attendance and consistent customer service rather than long-haul mileage.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement 401(k) with company matching, subject to plan terms
Paid Time Off Accrued PTO and eligible paid holidays
Insurance Company life and disability coverage, where provided by the plan
Work Support Safety equipment and required job-related training
Benefit eligibility, employee contributions and waiting periods are governed by the applicable company plans.
- Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical qualification.
- At least 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record and employment history.
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting, pushing and pulling during deliveries.
- Ability to pass required DOT drug screening and Clearinghouse review.
- Comfortable backing in commercial lots and working around customer loading areas.
- Availability for early starts and occasional Saturday coverage when scheduled.
- Commuter traffic and roadwork along I-84 between Boise, Meridian and Nampa.
- Grocery receiving queues and limited appointment windows.
- Tight parking and restricted backing areas at smaller retail accounts.
- Winter snow, ice and reduced visibility affecting local roads and loading areas.
- Higher beverage volumes before weekends, holidays and during warm-weather periods.
- Additional unloading time when returns, damaged goods or invoice discrepancies need review.
1
Recruiter Contact
Review experience, availability and route requirements.
2
Driving Record Review
Verify CDL, employment history and motor vehicle record.
3
Required Screening
Complete DOT drug testing and Clearinghouse checks.
4
Orientation
Review delivery procedures, equipment and safety requirements at the Boise terminal.
Q: How much does this Boise CDL-A beverage job pay? ▼
The estimated gross range is $1,300–$1,550 per week, based on hourly pay of $27, overtime after 40 hours and the expected weekly schedule. Actual earnings depend on hours worked and approved additional compensation.
Q: Is the position home daily? ▼
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Yes. Regular routes are designed to return to the Boise terminal after deliveries, with drivers going home after completing their assigned work.
Q: Is beverage delivery no-touch? ▼
No. Drivers handle cases and pallets using hand trucks, pallet jacks and liftgates where available. Some deliveries involve substantial physical work at customer locations.
Q: What schedule should drivers expect? ▼
The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch generally between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Occasional Saturday coverage may be needed during busy periods.
Q: What equipment is used for deliveries? ▼
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Drivers operate automatic day-cab tractors with beverage dry vans. Depending on the route, deliveries use hand trucks, two-wheel dollies, pallet jacks and liftgates.
Q: How much CDL-A experience is required? ▼
Applicants need at least six months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience, a valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical qualification and an acceptable driving record.
Q: Are HazMat or Tanker endorsements required? ▼
No. Standard packaged beverage delivery uses dry-van equipment and does not require HazMat or Tanker endorsements for this position.
Q: How is the sign-on bonus paid? ▼
Eligible drivers may receive up to $750, split into $375 after 90 days and $375 after 180 days. Payments are subject to continued employment and applicable eligibility requirements.
Boise has a moderately sized CDL-A labor market supported by regional distribution, food and beverage delivery, construction supply, manufacturing and general freight. Local beverage employers compete with dedicated delivery fleets, less-than-truckload carriers and regional trucking companies for drivers seeking predictable schedules. Hourly pay with overtime is common in physical delivery work, while regional and OTR positions more often use mileage-based or mileage-plus-bonus compensation. Local routes typically offer daily home time; regional jobs may provide weekly returns, and longer-haul positions can keep drivers away for multiple weeks. Experienced drivers with reliable attendance, safe backing skills and multi-stop delivery experience are attractive candidates. Entry requirements vary, but a clean driving record and verifiable tractor-trailer experience improve access to established fleets. Seasonal retail demand can increase route volume and the need for Saturday coverage.
Boise serves as the main commercial distribution center for the Treasure Valley, connecting grocery and convenience retailers with beverage wholesalers, food distributors and regional suppliers. Packaged drinks move in cases, kegs and palletized loads, making dry vans and liftgate-equipped delivery trailers practical for multi-stop routes. Larger stores may receive palletized shipments, while restaurants and smaller accounts often require hand-cart unloading and closer coordination with receiving staff. Interstate 84 links Boise with Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell and connects the region eastward toward Twin Falls and Salt Lake City. US-20/26 and local state highways support access to communities beyond the interstate corridor. Winter snow and ice can slow local delivery operations, while warm-weather demand, holidays and weekend promotions increase beverage volumes. Drivers must account for traffic, appointment windows, limited retail parking and time spent reconciling returns and delivery paperwork.