Class A CDL Local Container Truck Driver

GAATCOCharleston, SC

$25+ / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Entry-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$25+/hour

Job Description

Class A CDL Driver – Local Container | Home Daily

$25.00/Hour | Home Daily | Monday-Friday | No-Touch Freight

Local CDL-A drivers in the Charleston, SC, area are needed for a dedicated container drayage position with consistent local work, daily home time, and a Monday-Friday schedule.

What You Get

$25.00 per hour starting pay
Home daily
Monday-Friday schedule
Start time: 5:00 AM
Company operating hours: 5:00 AM–6:00 PM
Occasional Saturday—typically 1 Saturday per month
Local work within approximately a 150-mile radius of Charleston
Average one-way trip of approximately 20 miles
No-touch freight
Drop-and-hook or live unload
Day cab and container chassis
$500.00 New-Hire Transition Bonus
$3,000.00 Driver Referral Bonus
Additional $10.00 per hazmat delivery
On-site truck parking
$250.00 paid orientation

Local Container Work

Drivers pick up loaded shipping containers from port terminals in the Charleston area, deliver them to customers, and return empty containers.

Customers are located within approximately 150 miles of Charleston, with the average one-way trip being around 20 miles.

This is no-touch container freight, using day-cab equipment and container chassis.

Schedule

Monday-Friday
Start time: 5:00 AM
Home every day
Occasional Saturday work, generally about once per month

Pay & Bonuses

Starting Pay: $25.00/hour

Weekend Pay: Additional $5.00/hour when working weekends.

HAZMAT Pay: Additional $10.00 per delivered load

New-Hire Transition Bonus: $500.00Paid in full on your second paycheck.

Referral Bonus: $3,000.00

$1,000.00 on second paycheck
$1,000.00 at 60 days
$1,000.00 at 120 days

Orientation Pay: $250.00

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL
Minimum 6 months of container or tanker experience within the last 3 years
Valid Hazmat endorsement
Valid TWIC card
Safe driving record
Ability to work occasional Saturdays
No pets or passengers

Orientation

Orientation is held on-site in North Charleston, SC.

On-site classes are held on Tuesdays.

Hiring Area

Applicants should live within approximately 50 miles of Charleston, SC, including the surrounding Summerville and Mount Pleasant areas.

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If you want local CDL-A work, daily home time, steady container freight, and $25.00/hour starting pay, this is an excellent opportunity to stay close to home while working out of the Charleston port area.

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FAQs About Class A CDL Local Container Truck Driver Jobs at GAATCO

What is the work location for this position at GAATCO?

This job at GAATCO is located in Charleston, SC, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at GAATCO?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $25 (per hour).

What employment applies to this position at GAATCO?

GAATCO lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at GAATCO?

GAATCO is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.

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