🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles (Commerce terminal), California
- Route type: Regional LTL Linehaul – Terminal to Terminal
- Freight: Mixed LTL (retail, automotive parts, e-commerce, industrial supplies, dry food & beverage)
- Schedule: Overnight runs Sunday night through Friday morning
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: Volume-driven terminal network with pre-staged trailers
- Average haul distance: 150–450 miles per leg
- Primary freight lanes: Los Angeles ↔ Ontario, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Bakersfield, Fresno
- Load type consistency: Pre-loaded consolidated trailers with barcode segregation
- Peak dispatch hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM departures from Commerce hub
📋 Job Description
- Run scheduled overnight linehaul routes moving mixed freight trailers between Southern California terminals and regional breakbulk hubs
- Perform drop-and-hook operations at destination terminals with preloaded backhaul trailers
- Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections and electronic seal verification before each departure
- Navigate primary corridors including I-10, I-15, I-5, and US-101 while maintaining strict schedule adherence
- Work with dispatch to adjust timing based on freight volume, weather, and terminal throughput
- Support next-day city delivery networks through reliable overnight positioning of freight
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 18 months verifiable CDL-A experience (LTL or linehaul preferred)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Able to complete pre-trip inspections and occasional light securement adjustments
Endorsements
None required beyond standard CDL-A
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Assigned 2025 Kenworth T680 sleeper cab
- Fleet average age: 18–24 months
- Features: Cummins X15 engine, Eaton Endurant HD automated transmission, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, driver-facing camera, advanced telematics
🏠 Home Time
- Most runs complete within 8–11 hours, with return to the Los Angeles area the following morning or early afternoon
- Consistent daily home time after overnight linehaul runs
- Weekends off (Sunday night – Friday morning schedule) unless voluntary extra runs are accepted
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Los Angeles (Commerce) to Ontario breakbulk terminal
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas regional hub
- Los Angeles to Phoenix with return backhaul
- Los Angeles to Bakersfield or Fresno when freight demand requires
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are trailers pre-loaded?
Yes. Dock crews pre-load and sort all trailers during the afternoon and early evening. Drivers verify seals and perform pre-trip inspections.
How does detention pay work?
Paid detention applies after exceeding standard waiting thresholds at terminals when receiving docks are congested.
Will I have the same truck every night?
Drivers are assigned late-model Kenworth T680 sleeper tractors with consistent equipment utilization across the network.
What happens if I finish a run early?
Dispatch coordinates hook-up of preloaded backhaul freight to maximize equipment utilization and maintain network flow.
Is night driving experience required?
Ability to consistently drive night shifts is required. Familiarity with Southern California freeways after dark is helpful.
How are routes assigned?
Weekly route rotations based on freight volume and terminal needs, with some seniority-based selection at the terminal.
📡 Dispatch Notes
- Departures from Commerce hub timed for arrival before morning dock congestion at destination terminals
- Real-time monitoring of terminal throughput and freeway conditions
- Drop-and-hook operations prioritized to minimize dwell time
- System update: Electronic scanning and seal verification required on every trailer
- Load priority status: Next-day city delivery freight receives highest dispatch priority
⚠️ Operational Risk Layer
- Weather exposure zones: Occasional high winds through passes and desert sections
- Traffic congestion risk: Moderate to high on Southern California interstates during shift change windows
- Load delay probability: Low due to pre-scheduled terminal network
- Equipment sensitivity: Standard dry van with load bars – securement checks required
- Compliance checkpoints: Frequent DOT scales along I-15 and I-10 corridors
🔗 CDL-A LTL Linehaul Night Driver – Los Angeles, California
Southern California remains one of the busiest freight corridors in the country, with steady demand for experienced linehaul drivers who can keep trailers moving between major LTL hubs. This overnight position based out of the Los Angeles Commerce terminal focuses on reliable terminal-to-terminal runs that feed next-day delivery operations across the region. Drivers handle preloaded dry van trailers on established lanes to Ontario, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Bakersfield, and Fresno, returning home each morning after completing their assigned legs.
The role suits drivers who prefer consistent overnight schedules and drop-and-hook operations over local city work or long-haul OTR. With mileage pay starting at $0.68 per mile plus night differential, terminal bump pay, and detention coverage, many drivers in this network earn between $86k and $108k annually. Late-model Kenworth T680 tractors and structured weekly rotations help maintain predictable home time while supporting a stable freight network.
🚀 Apply for This CDL-A Position
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