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CDL-A OTR Truck Driver — $27.01–$28.27/hr

Los Angeles, CA Posted Oct 16, 2026

  • Reefer
  • Flatbed
  • Tanker
  • Car Hauler
  • OTR

Pay

$27 - $28/hr

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Equipment
Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Car Hauler
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company in Los Angeles, CA is looking for a CDL-A driver to run over-the-road freight. You'll handle a mix of trailer types and keep deliveries on schedule while staying compliant with safety rules.

Pay

  • $27.01 to $28.27 per hour

Schedule

  • Expect long hours, including night shifts and weekend work
  • Some weeks will go over 40 hours

What you'll haul

  • Tractor-trailers, with possible refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and tankers on OTR runs to multiple destinations
  • Hazardous materials or dangerous goods when applicable, with proper securing and documentation

What the job involves

  • Planning routes with GPS while following DOT and FMCSA rules
  • Hands-on loading and unloading, including securing cargo correctly
  • Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, with extra checks when carrying hazmat
  • Keeping logs, inspection records, and compliance paperwork up to date
  • Staying in touch with dispatch on scheduling and route changes

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A with a clean driving history; tractor-trailer experience preferred
  • Background in route driving and freight handling
  • Comfortable with refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, or auto-transport trailers is a plus
  • Understanding of hazmat rules and handling requirements
  • Confident operating a manual transmission
  • Solid grasp of FMCSA and DOT safety standards
  • Able to use GPS tools for accurate route planning

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

This is an in-person position.

The hiring carrier's name is shared with you once you apply through the DriverRoll app, where you can message them directly.

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