CDL A Truck Driver - Dedicated Account Home Daily
Role Based in Ames
Snapshot
- Based in: Ames, IA
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
- Job Title: CDL A Truck Driver - Dedicated Account Home Daily (Flexible Hours in Ames)
- Company: Hunt Transportation
- Pay Rate: $78.4k-$106.4k/Year (approx. $88/Hour)
- This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Hunt Transportation team in Ames, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Hunt Transportation, a member of Crete Carrier Corporation, is hiring CDL A Truck Drivers for dedicated account routes. Truck drivers on a dedicated account haul freight for a specific customer with a geographic focus of three to seven states. Big company strength with a family business approach.
Why drive dedicated with us:
- Home daily on most lanes
- $0.65/mile + activity pay (stops, drops, layovers)
- Top 25% of drivers earn $85,000-$95,000 annually
- Predictable schedule — same accounts and lanes
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- No-touch freight on most accounts
- Late-model automatic transmission trucks
- Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 1 year recent verifiable experience
- Clean MVR with no preventable accidents in past 3 years
- Pass DOT physical and drug screen
- 21+ years of age
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CDL A Truck Driver position pay at Hunt Transportation?
This role offers a pay range of $78,400 - $106,400. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this CDL A Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. Hunt Transportation has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Hunt Transportation typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Ames position.
What benefits does Hunt Transportation offer for this position?
Hunt Transportation provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
What does a typical day look like as a CDL A Truck Driver?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an Hunt Transportation delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the Ames area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
