Job Snapshot
Weekly Pay Target $1,250 – $1,500
Hourly Rate $29 – $33 / Hr
Weekly Hours 45 – 52 Hours
Home Frequency Home Daily
Freight Touch Level 65% Live Unload / Pickups
Stops Per Day 12 – 20
Equipment Day Cab Tractors + Pups / 53' Vans
Run Territory Phoenix Metro + Surrounding
Position Overview
This local LTL pickup and delivery position is available with a confidential regional carrier operating out of their Phoenix freight terminal. Drivers handle daily P&D work moving palletized freight throughout the Phoenix metro area and surrounding communities.
Routes focus on established commercial accounts, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and retail locations. Most drivers work a consistent five-day schedule with early morning starts and return to the terminal each afternoon. The operation supports strong year-round freight volumes from retail, e-commerce, construction, and food distribution sectors common in the Valley.
This account works well for drivers who know Phoenix traffic patterns and prefer staying local with multiple customer stops rather than long-haul runs.
Typical Day
Drivers usually report to the Phoenix terminal between 5:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Outbound freight is pre-loaded overnight by dock staff. You complete a pre-trip inspection on your assigned day cab, verify seals and paperwork, then head out on your first delivery runs.
The day mixes deliveries to warehouses and businesses across Tolleson, Goodyear, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, and other areas with pickups that build the next day's linehaul. You'll handle 12-20 stops, coordinate with receiving personnel, manage BOLs, and communicate status updates through the Samsara system. Most afternoons focus on pickups before returning freight to the terminal for evening sorting.
Traffic on I-10, I-17, Loop 101, and Loop 202 can add time during peak hours, so dispatch adjusts routes as needed. You finish the shift with post-trip inspection, paperwork submission, and equipment staging.
Route Coverage & Operations
Service Area: Phoenix Metro including Tolleson, Goodyear, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale
Major Corridors: I-10, I-17, Loop 101, Loop 202, US-60, SR-143
Route Type: Local P&D with Terminal Returns
Daily Stops: 12 – 20 pickups and deliveries
Freight Specifications
Freight consists primarily of palletized LTL shipments including retail merchandise, building materials, HVAC equipment, industrial components, medical supplies, food ingredients, packaging, and automotive parts. Most loads move between the terminal, distribution centers, manufacturing sites, and local businesses.
Freight Mix: 35% drop & hook, 65% live unload/pickup
Trailer Types: 28-ft pups and 53-ft dry vans
Customer Types: Retail DCs, manufacturing plants, wholesalers, commercial businesses
Equipment
Tractors: Freightliner Cascadia, Peterbilt 579, Kenworth T680 Day Cabs (mostly 2019–2024)
Transmission: Automatic
Safety Tech: Bendix Wingman, adaptive cruise, lane departure, forward-facing cameras
ELD: Samsara platform
Trailers: 28-ft pups, 53-ft dry vans, converter dollies
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $29.00 – $33.00 per hour (based on experience)
Weekly Average: $1,250 – $1,500
Overtime: Paid after applicable thresholds
Stop Pay: $8 – $15 after thresholds
Detention: $22 per hour after free time
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the home time expectations? A: Home daily with most schedules following a Monday-Friday pattern and occasional Saturday rotation.
Q: How many stops per day? A: Typically 12–20 pickups and deliveries depending on the route and freight volume.
Q: Is the pay hourly or mileage? A: Primarily hourly with additional stop and detention pay.
Q: What kind of equipment will I drive? A: Late-model automatic day cabs (Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth) pulling pups or 53' vans.
Q: Are trucks assigned? A: Assignment is common for regular drivers, with occasional slip seating for coverage.
Local Trucking Opportunities in Phoenix
Phoenix continues to grow as a major logistics center in the Southwest. The metro area's strategic location makes it a key distribution point for freight moving between California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. CDL-A drivers in local LTL roles like this one benefit from consistent daily work supported by strong retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce demand.
Drivers familiar with the Valley know the importance of planning around morning and afternoon traffic on I-10 and the Loop freeways. Warehouse clusters in Tolleson and Goodyear, industrial parks in Tempe and Chandler, and retail activity across Mesa and Scottsdale create steady pickup and delivery volume throughout the week.
Local P&D work offers predictable schedules compared to OTR positions. Many experienced drivers prefer staying closer to home while still earning solid hourly wages plus activity pay. The Phoenix freight market supports year-round operations with seasonal peaks during holiday retail periods and construction season.
For CDL-A drivers looking for truck driving jobs in Phoenix, this type of local LTL position provides a good balance of miles, customer interaction, and daily home time. The terminal's experienced dispatch team understands local conditions and works to keep routes efficient.
