We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a local final-mile delivery position based in Syracuse, NY. This opportunity offers daily home time, strong activity-based pay, preloaded trailers, and consistent retail freight throughout Upstate New York.
Drivers deliver palletized merchandise to retail store locations using pallet jacks and liftgate-equipped trailers.
Pay & Compensation
- Average Weekly Earnings:$1,770–$1,800
- Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $92,000
- Mileage Pay:$0.69–$0.83 CPM
- Pallet Unload Pay:$53.61–$56.81 per pallet
- Stop Pay:$38.29–$40.56 per stop
- Yard Work Pay:$25.00–$28.58 per hour
- Training Pay:$20/hour during onboarding, then activity-based pay
- Safety Training Pay:$20/hour
- Holiday Pay:$200 per eligible holiday
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Weekly direct deposit
Home Time & Schedule
- Home Daily
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Approximately 4–5 stops per day
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Around 22 stops per week
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Multiple loads may be assigned during the day
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Steady year-round freight
What You'll Do
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Pick up preloaded trailers from the distribution center
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Deliver merchandise to retail store locations throughout Upstate New York
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Unload palletized freight using a pallet jack
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Use liftgate equipment on approximately 50% of deliveries
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Secure freight between stops
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Verify pallet counts and complete delivery paperwork
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Report delivery discrepancies when necessary
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Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
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Maintain DOT compliance and safe driving practices
This is an active position requiring driver-assist unloading with a pallet jack.
Equipment
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Automatic Day Cab Trucks
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Dry Van Trailers
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Preloaded Freight
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Liftgate-Equipped Trailers
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Pallet Jacks
Operating Area
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Local deliveries throughout Upstate New York
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Approximately 275-mile operating radius
- No New York City or NYC metro-area deliveries
Requirements
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Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 6 months of Class A tractor-trailer experience
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Must live within 50 miles of Syracuse, NY
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Comfortable unloading pallets with a pallet jack
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Able to operate liftgate equipment
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Strong attention to detail for pallet counts and delivery paperwork
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Reliable transportation to and from work
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Ability to pass DOT drug screening, background check, and company hiring requirements
Benefits
Eligible full-time drivers may receive:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Paid vacation and PTO starting on Day 1
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Life insurance
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Short-term & long-term disability
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Mental health benefits
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Paid parental leave
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Paid holidays
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Paid online orientation
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Ongoing training and onsite support
Why Drivers Apply
- Home every day
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Earn $1,770–$1,800 per week
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Average annual earnings around $92,000
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Preloaded trailers
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No NYC deliveries
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Strong activity-based pay package
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Consistent year-round retail freight
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Excellent benefits
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Stable local driving opportunity
Apply Today
If you have a Class A CDL and at least 6 months of tractor-trailer experience, apply today for this high-paying local driving opportunity in Syracuse, NY. Enjoy daily home time, steady freight, and competitive pay while staying close to home