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Delivery Driver

US 1 Shorthaul

Ponchatoula, LA 70454 • $23 to $25 / yr • 8/26/2026

Job Description

Job Description

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About US 1 Shorthaul's CDL-A Dedicated Delivery Driver Position:

Position Overview

We are hiring CDL-A Delivery Drivers for a dedicated, local route delivering products to customer locations including retail stores, distribution centers, and warehouse yards. This is a home daily, out-and-back position with consistent routes and reliable schedules.

Drivers can expect mostly drop-and-hook freight with minimal touch, delivering directly to customer docks and yards.

What You’ll Do

  • Operate a Class A commercial vehicle on local, out-and-back routes
  • Deliver products to stores, warehouses, and customer yards
  • Perform drop-and-hook deliveries with minimal touch freight
  • Safely back into docks and navigate customer facilities
  • Complete pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Maintain accurate delivery and safety documentation
  • Communicate with dispatch and customers as needed

Schedule & Route Details

  • Home Daily – local routes only
  • Out-and-back runs (start and end at same location)
  • Consistent schedule (details can be customized per location)

What We Offer

  • Home dailyno long-haul time away
  • Consistent routes and steady freight
  • Benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to deliver a consistently positive and professional customer experience
  • Minimum 18 months, verifiable over-the-road experience in the past 5 years, of which 12 months must be within the past 3 years that is similar experience and subjected to the FMCSA's drug testing rules of 49 CFR Part 40
  • Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors)
  • May substitute local for over-the-road experience
  • Clearinghouse query consent
  • PSP below 90
  • No preventable DOT accidents within the past 3 years
  • No application falsifications, application must include 10-year, verifiable employment history with no gaps in employment
  • This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test
  • DOT compliance obligations (medical card, drug/alcohol testing, etc.)
  • No drug related charges, past failed drug screens, past refused drug screens, and no SAP programs
  • No felony convictions within the past 7 years
  • Requirement to operate a CMV on public roads
  • No Hazmat required
  • Safety-focused mindset
  • Ability to safely operate in yard, dock, and customer locations
  • Strong reliability and time management

Preferred (but not required)

  • Experience with drop-and-hook freight
  • Delivery experience to retail or distribution centers

Position Type

  • This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position
  • Hours worked over 40 hours in 1-week qualify for overtime (paid time and a half)

About US 1 Shorthaul:

US 1 Shorthaul offers short division logistics services throughout 48 states, leading with integrity, experience, and most of all - safety. By utilizing the latest supply chain management technology, we implement an efficiency-driven process that provides our customers with practical solutions tailored to meet their goals with precision.

US 1 Shorthaul offers the following Perks & Benefits:

  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Program