Home Daily Jobs for Entry Level Drivers
Out 8-12 hours, home every night. Trucking positions for drivers with 6 months - 1 year experience. Pay: $45,000 - $55,000.
Home Daily Trucking for Entry Level Drivers
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.
You have completed your initial training period and have been driving solo for several months. You are building confidence in your skills and establishing your safety record. At this stage, more carriers are willing to hire you and pay rates start improving noticeably.
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Tips
- 💡 Start building relationships with dispatchers and load planners — drivers who communicate well and are flexible with loads get the best freight assignments.
- 💡 After 6 months of clean driving, update your resume and start exploring carriers that pay significantly more than training companies. You now have leverage.
- 💡 Consider getting your hazmat endorsement — it opens higher-paying loads and sets you apart from other entry-level drivers with only basic CDL-A credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can entry level drivers get home daily jobs?
Some carriers offer home daily positions for entry level drivers, though options are more limited. Most home daily jobs require 6-12 months of experience.
How much do home daily drivers with 6 months - 1 year experience make?
Home Daily drivers with 6 months - 1 year of experience typically earn $45,000 - $55,000. Local positions trade some mileage pay for quality of life.
Which companies hire entry level drivers for home daily routes?
Top carriers for home daily entry level positions include Sysco Corporation, FedEx Freight, Heartland Express, USA Truck. Apply through our careers page for current openings.