About the job CDL-A Driver | Blaine, MN | Local Final Mile | Daily Home Time | Avg $1,650/Wk
CDL-A Driver | Blaine, MN | Local Final Mile | Daily Home Time | Avg $1,650/Wk
Role Overview
A growing final mile delivery operation based in Blaine, MN is hiring experienced CDL-A and CDL-B drivers for local delivery routes throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. This position offers daily home time, guaranteed weekly pay, stop pay, and modern straight trucks.
Drivers will deliver automotive freight to retail locations using electric pallet jacks while operating both daytime and overnight routes. This is a hands-on delivery position ideal for drivers looking for consistent local work and strong weekly earnings.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate a straight truck on local delivery routes
- Deliver automotive freight to Advanced Auto Parts and Car Quest locations
- Unload freight using an electric pallet jack
- Handle occasional product returns
- Complete unattended after-hours deliveries
- Perform cross-docking duties as assigned
- Maintain DOT compliance and safety standards
- Communicate professionally with dispatch and store personnel
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B license
- Minimum 12 months recent straight truck experience
- Hazmat endorsement required
- Must be comfortable operating both daytime and overnight schedules
- Ability to perform physical unloading duties
- Must be available for the full scheduled workweek to qualify for guaranteed pay
- No pets or passengers allowed
Hiring Area
- Must live within 65 miles of Blaine, MN
Compensation & Benefits
- Average weekly pay: $1,650
- Top performers earning up to $1,730 weekly
- Annual average earnings: $85,515
- Guaranteed weekly minimum pay: $1,600
- CPM pay starts at $0.55 per mile
- Annual increases up to $0.60 CPM
- Hourly cross-dock pay: $16.75/hour
- Stop pay: $34 per stop
- New hire transition bonus: $500
- Paid in full on second paycheck
Schedule & Home Time
- Daily home time
- Drivers must be flexible with both day and night routes
- Day driver schedule:
- Tuesday-Saturday
- Departure times between 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Night driver schedule:
- Tuesday-Saturday
- Departure times between 11:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Overnight routes are non-layover
- Drivers return home after each shift
- Cross-docking duties required
Freight & Route Information
- Local final mile delivery routes
- Minnesota and Wisconsin delivery lanes
- Average 1,000-1,570 miles weekly
- Average 22-28 stops weekly
- Deliveries include both attended and unattended store deliveries
Equipment
- 2020 and newer straight trucks
- Onsite parking available in Blaine, MN
- Slip seating required for one day and one night driver position
Orientation Information
- Orientation held onsite in Salina
- Onsite classes held Tuesdays only
- Traveling drivers remain onsite for 2 days of orientation
Additional Information
- Strong local opportunity with daily home time
- Consistent routes and weekly earnings
- Ideal for experienced delivery and final mile drivers
- Hands-on position with stable scheduling