Heartland Express Home Daily Jobs
Out 8-12 hours, home every night. Heartland Express home daily positions. Pay: $55,000 - $80,000.
Pay Range
$55,000 - $80,000
Home Time
Out 8-12 hours
Min Experience
1 year CDL-A preferred (some recent graduate programs)
Fleet Size
5,000+ trucks
Home Daily Driving at Heartland Express
Heartland Express is a major irregular-route truckload carrier focused on short-to-medium haul lanes. Known for getting drivers home more frequently than typical OTR carriers, Heartland operates primarily in the eastern two-thirds of the U.S.
Home daily trucking jobs keep you in your own bed every night. Routes typically stay within 100-200 miles of your home terminal. These positions are the most popular among drivers with families, though they tend to pay slightly less than OTR or regional roles due to high demand and lower mileage.
Benefits
- ✓ Medical, dental, and vision
- ✓ 401(k) with company match
- ✓ Paid orientation
- ✓ Late-model Freightliner equipment
- ✓ Weekly home time options
Pros & Cons of Home Daily
Pros
- ✓ Sleep in your own bed every night
- ✓ Consistent, predictable schedule
- ✓ Better work-life balance for families
Cons
- ✗ Generally lower pay than OTR or regional
- ✗ More physical work (loading/unloading common)
- ✗ City traffic and tight delivery windows
FAQ
Does Heartland Express offer home daily positions?
Yes, Heartland Express offers home daily driving positions across their otr, regional, dedicated divisions. Out 8-12 hours, home every night.
How much does Heartland Express pay home daily drivers?
Heartland Express home daily drivers earn approximately $55,000 - $80,000. Pay varies by division, route, and experience level.
What are the requirements for home daily driving at Heartland Express?
Heartland Express requires 1 year CDL-A preferred (some recent graduate programs). You need a valid CDL-A license, clean MVR, and DOT medical card. Home Daily positions may have additional requirements based on the specific division.