Night Route Driver

What You’ll Be Doing

• Run a tractor-trailer on local night routes (drop-offs, pick-ups, and transfers)
• Handle freight - load, secure, transport, and unload without damage
• Operate a forklift to stage and move freight when needed
• Complete logs, BOLs, inventories, and all required paperwork clean and accurate
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and keep your truck road-ready
• Stay in touch with dispatch on routes, ETAs, and any issues on the road
• Deliver top-notch customer service at every stop—you're the face of the company
• Follow all DOT regs, OSHA standards, and company safety policies
• Report any breakdowns, violations, or incidents immediately

What You Bring To The Seat

• Valid Class A CDL with a solid MVRForklift certification (or ability to get certified)
• Experience behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail
• Able to run nights and manage your route independently
• Good communication skills with dispatch and customers
• Able to pass DOT physical, drug screen, PSP review, and background check

Physical Side of the Job

• Able to handle freight up to 75 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working on your feet—climbing in/out of the cab, loading, unloading, securing freight
• Capable of long periods of sitting, plus bending, lifting, and moving throughout your shift

Why Drivers Stick with Armstrong

• Home daily – no OTR, occasional work on Saturdays during “peak season” (May through August)
• Consistent night schedule—know your run, plan your life
• Steady, local freight lanes—no surprises
• Well-maintained equipment and a team that’s got your back
• Work with a company that values safe, professional drivers