CDL-A Truck Driver | Avg $1,800-$1,900/Wk | Altoona, PA | Regional | Home Daily

Direct Line Workforce Solutions
Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Now hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated rail support position based in Altoona, PA . This role offers high weekly averages, consistent freight, and a unique schedule with mostly daily home time plus one weekly layover .

Drivers will haul specialized freight and coordinate trailer swaps with other drivers across regional lanes.

Route & Freight Details
  • Regional lanes across:
    • PA, OH, IN, VA
  • Average:
    • ~2,400–2,800 miles per week
  • Freight includes:
    • Railroad parts and locomotive components
  • Mix of:
    • Drop & hook
    • Tailgating freight (moving product to rear of trailer)
  • ~20% of loads include broken-down locomotive parts
  • Drivers will:
    • Swap trailers with another driver at designated meet points
Schedule
  • Monday – Saturday
  • Home daily Monday – Thursday
  • 1 layover on Friday
  • Return home Saturday evening
  • 24/7 operation :
    • Must be available for weekends and holidays
  • All holidays worked except Christmas Day
Pay & Compensation
  • Avg Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,900
  • Avg Annual Pay: $93,000 – $98,000

Mileage Pay:

  • $0.58 CPM (increases to $0.59 after 12 months)

Hourly Pay:

  • $18/hour

Additional Pay:

  • $14 stop pay (starting at first stop)
  • $10 tailgate pay per load
  • $17/hour delay pay (after 1 hour)
  • $17/hour breakdown pay
Bonuses
  • $500 transition bonus (paid on second paycheck)
Equipment & Work Setup
  • 2022+ Kenworth & Freightliner sleeper trucks
  • 53' dry van trailers
  • Automatic transmissions
  • No slip seating
  • Outward-facing cameras
  • Trucks governed at 65 MPH
Work Environment
  • Dedicated, long-term freight account
  • Some physical activity required (up to 50 lbs)
  • Structured trailer swap system between drivers
Requirements
  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Minimum 6 months of recent tractor-trailer experience required
  • Hazmat endorsement required
  • Must be able to:
    • Lift up to 50 lbs
    • Work weekends and holidays
    • Coordinate trailer swaps with other drivers
Benefits
  • Rider and pet program available
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Consistent, long-term freight
Why This Job Works
  • High pay for a semi-local schedule
  • Mostly home daily with limited overnight travel
  • Dedicated freight = stable, predictable work
  • Strong accessorial pay boosts total income
Apply Today

If you're looking for a high-paying driving job with consistent freight and a strong home time structure, apply now to get started.

Posted 2026-04-23

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