🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Tucson, AZ
- Route type: Regional
- Freight: 100% no-touch dry van, retail DC freight
- Schedule: Structured 150–250 mile regional cycles, repeat lanes
📋 Job Description
- Run regional dry van freight between Tucson and Phoenix distribution hubs
- Operate structured short-haul lanes along the I-10 corridor
- Handle drop & hook freight at retail distribution centers
- Follow appointment-based delivery schedules across DC network
- Support steady freight rotation between warehouse clusters
- Maintain safe backing and dock operations when required
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months CDL-A experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Dock work and backing operations when needed
Endorsements
None required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: mixed assigned rotation depending on dispatch
- Fleet average age: newer Cascadia units mixed with mid-cycle tractors
- Features: drop & hook ready, ELD compliant, automatic transmissions, occasional service swaps
🏠 Home Time
- Home most weekends, depends on freight flow
- Tucson–Phoenix loop keeps you close to base most of the week
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- I-10: Tucson AZ → Phoenix AZ distribution hubs → return cycle back to Tucson
- I-10 / I-8: Phoenix AZ → Casa Grande AZ → Tucson AZ regional loop
- I-10 corridor: Tucson AZ → West Valley Phoenix metro DC network → backhaul runs
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
💰 Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How steady are the Tucson–Phoenix miles week to week?
Pretty stable. You’re running the same I-10 corridor most of the time, so mileage doesn’t swing much unless dock delays stack up.
Do I usually get home every week on this lane?
Yes, most weeks you’re back in Tucson on a weekly cycle. Sometimes you’ll get a midweek reset depending on freight flow.
What kind of freight am I actually hauling?
Mostly retail dry van loads between distribution centers. No-touch, drop & hook most of the time at Phoenix and Tucson hubs.
Do I keep the same truck or does it rotate?
Mostly you stay in one assigned unit, but swaps happen when trucks cycle into maintenance or yard rotation.
How tight are the delivery schedules?
Appointments are set but not chaotic. Some weeks run smoother, others get tighter if Phoenix DCs back up during peak flow.
Is there any touch freight involved?
Very minimal. You might handle dock checks or backing support, but freight itself stays no-touch dry van.
📊 Local Market Insights
Most freight on this run moves through the I-10 corridor between Tucson and Phoenix, with steady loops feeding retail distribution centers on both ends. The lane stays active through repeat DC cycles, so you’ll see familiar docks week after week rather than random routing. Phoenix metro hubs tend to create the most congestion during peak unload windows, while Tucson pickups stay more structured and predictable. It’s a back-and-forth rhythm more than long-haul movement, with freight basically cycling between the same warehouse clusters.
🔗 CDL-A Regional Dry Van Driver – Tucson, AZ
This Tucson regional dry van role stays tight inside the I-10 freight corridor, running between Phoenix metro distribution hubs and Tucson warehouse clusters. Most of the week you’re looping the same 150–250 mile lanes, so the rhythm settles fast once you’re in rotation. Freight is mostly no-touch retail distribution work, moving between DC yards with drop & hook setups on both ends. It’s not long-haul work, more of a structured back-and-forth cycle where dispatch keeps you close to the same terminals. Pay sits in a steady regional band around $1300–$1700 weekly depending on mileage and dock timing, with home time usually landing weekly unless freight stacks heavier in Phoenix. Expect repeat routes, familiar facilities, and a predictable I-10 flow rather than changing lanes every day.
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