About the job CDL-A Truck Driver | Albany, NY Area | Home Daily | $96K/Year | Night Shift
We are hiring CDL-A drivers for a local dedicated delivery position based in the Albany, NY area (Schodack/Nassau). This is a home daily, steady-pay job with consistent routes and no NYC driving.
Position Details:
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Location: Albany, NY area (Schodack/Nassau)
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Job Type: Local – Dedicated
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Home Time: Daily
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Schedule: 5 days/week
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Typical Work Days: Weekends included (days off vary)
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Start Time: Night shift (approx. 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
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6th day available/required during peak seasons
Pay & Compensation:
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Average Annual Pay: ~$96,000
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CPM: $0.76 – $0.78
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$94/day minimum (must work full schedule)
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Stop Pay: $40 per stop
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Drop & Hook Pay: $25
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Off-route work: $225–$400/day (when available)
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Training Pay: $240/day
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Holiday Pay: $200/day
Miles & Freight:
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Operating Radius: ~150–250 miles
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Multi-stop routes (approx. 15 stops/week)
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Preloaded trailers
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Palletized freight
Freight Details:
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Driver assist unload using electric pallet jack
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2 stops per trailer (typical)
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Customer-facing deliveries
Equipment:
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Automatic day cabs
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Slip seat operation
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Trucks cannot be taken home
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Must have reliable transportation to terminal
Requirements:
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Valid Class A CDL
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Minimum 3 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
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Must be comfortable with:
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Night driving
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Multi-stop routes
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Pallet jack unloading
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Must live within hiring radius
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Strong customer service skills required
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401(k) with company match
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PTO starting Day 1
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Paid holidays
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Life & disability coverage
Why Drivers Take This Job:
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Home daily
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No NYC routes
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Strong local pay
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Consistent freight
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Predictable schedule