Local Driving
Trucking jobs within a 100-200 mile radius of home, typically home daily.
Definition
Local driving positions keep drivers within approximately 100-200 miles of their home terminal, allowing them to sleep in their own bed every night. Common local positions include LTL pickup and delivery, food/beverage distribution, fuel tanker delivery, and construction material hauling. Local jobs typically pay hourly ($20-$30/hr) rather than per mile, and often involve more physical work (loading/unloading).
Why it matters to you
Local work trades miles for a bed at home every night, and usually trades cents-per-mile for hourly pay. That swap suits drivers with families and those who dislike living in a truck. Expect more physical work — touch freight, multiple stops, dock time — and check whether overtime is paid after forty hours, because on a busy account that is a large part of the income.
FAQ
What does Local Driving mean?
Trucking jobs within a 100-200 mile radius of home, typically home daily.
Why does Local Driving matter to a driver?
Local work trades miles for a bed at home every night, and usually trades cents-per-mile for hourly pay. That swap suits drivers with families and those who dislike living in a truck. Expect more physical work — touch freight, multiple stops, dock time — and check whether overtime is paid after forty hours, because on a busy account that is a large part of the income.
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