CDL-A Truck Driver – Local Routes

About the role

R+L Carriers is seeking a CDL‑A driver for local city pickup and delivery routes from our Lakeland, FL service center. Drivers return to the terminal each day, enjoy home‑time every night, and start at $31.55 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Perform city delivery and pickup of freight with multiple stops each workday.
• Use scanning equipment to track shipments and interact directly with customers.
• Complete lift‑gate deliveries using an electric pallet jack when required.
• Return to the Lakeland terminal daily after completing all stops.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and follow safety protocols on every route.

Required profile

• Valid CDL Class A with at least 1 year of verifiable Class A driving experience within the past 3 years.
• Clean driving record (MVR and PSP) with no serious violations and no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
• Age 23 (or 21 if meeting FMCSA military‑to‑civilian transition criteria).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment DOT physical, drug screen, and road test.
• Physical capability to bend, lift, and stoop without difficulty.
• Dependable and able to operate equipment safely at all times.

Required skills

• Electric pallet jack operation.
• Scanning equipment usage.
• Haz‑mat endorsement (preferred).
• Doubles/Triples endorsement (preferred).
• Tanker endorsement (preferred).
• LTL freight handling experience.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and one week of vacation after 90 days.
• Access to exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL; Big Bear Lake, CA; Pigeon Forge, TN; and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
• Competitive hourly wage starting at $31.55.