CDL-A Semi-Local Tire Driver – Good Pay | Home Most Weeks

Earn $110,000 average annual gross pay delivering tires throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada. This position offers strong per-mile and stop pay, assigned equipment, and approximately two nights out per week.

Pay Details

• Average Weekly Pay: $2,150
• Local loads: $0.70 CPM, up to $0.78 CPM with tenure
• Regional loads: $0.66 CPM, up to $0.74 CPM with tenure
• Canadian loads: $0.78 CPM, up to $0.86 CPM with tenure
• Local: $25 drop/hook | $30 live stop
• Regional: $35 drop/hook | $40 live stop
• Canada: $45 drop/hook | $50 live stop
• $60 each time crossing the border

Job Details

• Deliver tires in dry van trailers to warehouses and retail locations
• Routes throughout OR, WA, ID, MT, and Canada
• Canadian routes include Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, Acheson, and British Columbia
• Driver unloads by unstacking, rolling, and throwing tires at most U.S. stops
• Average of approximately 400 tires per day, with 50–100 tires per stop
• Tire weights range from 30–200+ lbs.; average approximately 50 lbs.
• Canadian customers unload approximately 75% of loads; driver assists with the remaining 25%
• Count and secure freight after unloading
• Pick up returns and backhauls, including loading returns
• Drop/hook stops are minimal

Shift Details

• Work 5 days with 2 consecutive days off
• Floater schedule; must be flexible to work any 5 days
• Average start around 6:00 AM
• Flexible start times may be required
• 12–14 hour shifts
• Approximately 2 nights out per week
• 6th day available if desired

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months truck driving experience
• Clean driving record
• DOT Medical Card
• Must be able to enter Canada
• Passport allowing Canadian entry required within 90 days; cost reimbursed
• Ability to repeatedly handle tires weighing 30–200+ lbs.
• Willingness to chain as weather requires
• Strong customer service skills
• No SAP drivers

Equipment & PPE

• Automatic sleeper trucks
• Assigned trucks
• Trucks remain at the account during time off
• Gloves and safety vest provided
• Must wear required PPE
• Support other local accounts as needed
• Online orientation