Class A Truck Driver Local
CDL-A Driver – Denver, CO Area
Home Time Options
Local (within 50 miles):
Home daily
Occasional overnight runs during busy periods
Regional (51–110 miles):
Home weekly (34-hour reset)
Multiple opportunities to pass by home
Pay & Bonuses
Annual Pay: $73,372–$82,212
Mileage Pay: $0.70–$0.80 per mile (based on experience)
Stop Pay: $17 per stop (average 13 stops)
Detention Pay: $24/hour after 2 hours (up to $150)
Winter Driving Bonus: $1,000 per month (November–March, up to $5,000 total)
Safety/On-Time Bonus: Up to 3%
Weekly Pay Estimate: $1,450–$1,581+
Equipment & Freight
2025 automatic trucks equipped with automatic chains
No-touch refrigerated freight (reefer training provided)
Combination of live unloads and drop-and-hook
Average 1,700 miles per week
Routes & Territory
Runs primarily within Colorado, Southern Wyoming, and Eastern Utah
Loads start from a distribution center in Aurora, CO
Deliveries made to retail grocery locations
Schedule
24/7 operation; schedule varies by customer needs
Home multiple days per week (not necessarily every other day)
70-hour weekly commitment
No fixed schedule
Pay Scale by Experience
| Experience | CPM |
|---|---|
| 0–1 year | $0.70 |
| 2 years | $0.71 |
| 3 years | $0.725 |
| 4 years | $0.74 |
| 5 years | $0.75 |
| 6 years | $0.76 |
| 7 years | $0.77 |
| 8 years | $0.78 |
| 9 years | $0.79 |
| 10+ years | $0.80 |
Requirements
Valid CDL-A
Minimum 3 months of verifiable driving experience
Professional and safety-first attitude
Must report to Aurora, CO terminal (truck cannot be taken home)
Orientation
Conducted in Salt Lake City, UT
Paid at state minimum wage for 12 hours per day
Hiring Area
Local: Within 50 miles of Aurora, CO
Regional: Within 110 miles of Aurora, CO