🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: San Bernardino, CA
- Route type: Regional Dedicated Dry Van
- Freight: Retail merchandise, e-commerce inventory, consumer products
- Schedule: Monday departures, Friday/Saturday returns
📋 Job Description
- Execute drop-and-hook operations between Inland Empire distribution centers and Southwest retail hubs handling 2,100–2,500 weekly miles.
- Perform pre-trip inspections, seal verification, and ELD compliance updates on dedicated retail and e-commerce loads.
- Navigate primary Southwest lanes while coordinating dock appointments and yard staging at major distribution facilities.
- Complete 1–3 deliveries per dispatch leg across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico markets.
- Manage landing gear checks, securement verification, and post-trip reporting during 10–14 hour regional shifts.
- Adapt to consistent lane assignments and predictable dispatch windows between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
12+ months verifiable tractor-trailer experience required
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in past 3 years
Physical
Ability to perform coupling/uncoupling, dock backing, and securement tasks
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Dedicated International LT625 tractors paired with assigned 53' dry van trailers
- Fleet average age: 4 years with consistent rotation schedule
- Features: Inverter, refrigerator, premium mattress, Geotab ELD, adaptive cruise, and collision mitigation
- Transmission type: Automatic
- Maintenance program: Hybrid in-house and vendor network with rapid response priority for dedicated fleet
🏠 Home Time
- Dispatch releases drivers after final Southwest delivery and trailer return to regional network yards.
- Weekly home time driven by consistent dedicated lane freight cycles and Monday departure planning.
- 34–48 hour resets structured around Friday or Saturday arrivals back to San Bernardino County.
- Schedule predictability supported by strong retail and e-commerce replenishment demand patterns.
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- San Bernardino DC → Phoenix Retail Distribution → I-10 East
- San Bernardino Logistics Park → Las Vegas E-commerce Hub → I-15 North
- San Bernardino → Salt Lake City DC → I-15 North via I-70
- San Bernardino → Albuquerque Retail Centers → I-40 East
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles will I run weekly?
Drivers average 2,100–2,500 miles per week on consistent dedicated lanes between San Bernardino and Southwest markets.
What is the typical schedule?
Most drivers depart Monday mornings and return Friday or Saturday following dispatch planning based on retail replenishment cycles.
Is this drop-and-hook?
Yes, the majority of loads are drop-and-hook between large distribution centers with occasional live deliveries.
Are trucks assigned?
Drivers are assigned late-model International LT625 tractors with modern comfort features for the duration of their employment.
How is overtime handled?
Overtime is paid after 40 hours with additional opportunities during peak retail seasons and detention at distribution facilities.
What experience is needed?
Minimum 12 months verifiable CDL-A tractor-trailer experience is required for this dedicated regional position.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Bernardino serves as a major logistics gateway in the Inland Empire with strong demand for experienced regional CDL-A drivers in the dedicated retail and e-commerce segment. This position offers a stable platform for career progression within a network focused on Southwest distribution. Drivers typically begin in dedicated regional runs and can advance to lead driver roles, dispatcher positions, or yard supervisor opportunities as they gain familiarity with customer facilities and operational protocols. The consistent freight volume from major distribution centers supports predictable earnings and long-term employment stability. Internal training programs help drivers develop skills in route optimization, compliance management, and team leadership. Many long-term team members move into fleet trainer or transportation coordinator roles while maintaining strong safety records and customer satisfaction metrics. The combination of modern equipment, weekly home time, and established customer contracts creates a solid foundation for building a rewarding logistics career in one of California's busiest freight corridors.
🔗 Regional CDL-A Dedicated Dry Van Driver – San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino CDL-A drivers are essential to the Inland Empire's role as a primary logistics hub supporting retail and e-commerce fulfillment across the Southwest. This Regional Dedicated Dry Van position offers $1,550–$2,000 weekly pay based on variable hours tied to freight demand and dispatch scheduling. Drivers operate modern International LT625 tractors on established lanes serving Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico distribution centers. The role features predictable weekly home time, drop-and-hook operations, and consistent schedules built around major retail replenishment cycles. With strong year-round freight volumes from consumer products and e-commerce inventory, this opportunity provides operational stability and clear advancement paths within a dedicated network. Equipment includes automatic transmissions, comfort amenities, and advanced safety technology. Based on 55–70 hours per week depending on freight cycles, delivery volume, and dispatch planning, most drivers earn competitive compensation with additional detention and performance opportunities. Join a fleet focused on reliable Southwest regional service originating from San Bernardino County logistics campuses.
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