Local truck driving jobs | Schneider (2024)

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Is it hard to get a local truck driving job? ›

It's very common for local positions to require a minimum of one year over the road before even being considered. If you can't get a position right away, acquiring more experience will definitely help your chances down the road. On average, local truck driving jobs don't pay as well as the OTR positions do.

How much does a Local Truck Driver make in California? As of May 5, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Local Truck Driver in California is $27.29 an hour.

Local truck drivers haul freight within a day's drive of home. These jobs are typically available in more urban environments with a robust customer base close by. You'll get home daily and master driving in the area you live. See what local Schneider driving jobs are available near you.

This may lead you to wonder “Do local truck drivers make good money?” Although local truck drivers may not drive the same number of miles that OTR drivers cover, they can still earn a great living. As of May 2024, local company drivers at Schneider currently earn between $1,160 - $1,420 a week.

Earnings up to $108,893/ year – per Driver! Scheduled Wage Increases for up to 20 Years' Experience.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truckers may work up to 14 hours straight, divided between 11 hours of driving and 4 hours of other tasks. Drivers are given 10 hours of off-duty per working period.

As of Apr 29, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Schneider Truck Driver in California is $27.46 an hour.

Does Schneider have local routes? ›

Drayage. Choose from local, regional or Dedicated drayage opportunities, depending on what the market in your area has to offer, and run your business while hauling containers. No matter what schedule option you and/or your drivers choose, it will come with frequent and predictable home time.

Join the plan right away and contribute 1-50% of your eligible pay. Schneider's match starts after only three months (industry average is one year) and will match $. 50 for each $1.00 of the first 6% of your contribution.

In some cases, when you are driving locally you will be able to get home every night, though many local drivers work very long days. Many regional drivers come home two to three times each week. Some companies do their best to have you home for a certain amount of hours every weekend.

Lower Earning Potential – Local drivers typically earn less compared to their OTR counterparts and enjoy less financial benefits. However, the additional home-time can be seen as a benefit that OTR drivers don't get.

Truck drivers base their duty time on hours and not the number of miles. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a truck driver can drive a maximum of 11 hours a day.

Most truck driving jobs require you to have a CDL. Some truck driving experience is a plus. Some employers may prefer drivers with a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Go to truck driving school, and then apply for a job with a company for awhile, and if you like it and you're bold buy your own truck and strike out on your own. There are a few smaller companies that may take you. Most are going to want OTR experience. Local jobs are something that experienced drivers are looking for.