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US Foods
What to Expect
This is a full_time Local position with US Foods in Jake's Finer Foods, Houston, Texas. The position pays $75,000 - $125,000/yr.
Job Description
Requirements
- 3_plus of driving experience
- Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
- At least 21 years old (interstate)
- Valid DOT physical card
About Local Trucking
Local trucking jobs operate within a 100-to-200-mile radius, allowing drivers to be home every night. These positions often involve multiple stops per day, including deliveries to stores, warehouses, or construction sites. Local driving is an excellent fit for those who value work-life balance, and demand for local CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce expands.
Learn more about local trucking →A Day in the Life
A typical day as a local driver starts at the company yard, where you do a pre-trip inspection and pick up your load or delivery manifest. You make several stops within the metro area or surrounding communities, handling pickups and drop-offs at loading docks, stores, and customer sites. The work is fast-paced with plenty of backing and maneuvering, but the trade-off is being home every night with weekends off.
Pros & Cons of Local Driving
Pros
- + Home every night with weekends typically off
- + No need to live in a sleeper cab
- + Consistent daily routine and work-life balance
- + Health benefits from regular meals and sleep schedule
- + Growing demand from e-commerce and last-mile delivery
Cons
- − Lower per-mile pay compared to OTR and regional
- − More physical work with frequent loading and unloading
- − Heavy city traffic and tight dock maneuvering
- − Early morning start times (often 3 AM to 5 AM)
- − Higher number of stops per day means more paperwork
Career Path
CDL Training & Helper Routes
Get your CDL and start on local helper routes or ride-along positions to learn city driving.
Read guide →Solo Local Driver
Run your own local route with regular stops, building relationships with customers and dispatchers.
Read guide →Senior Driver or Spotter
Take on premium routes, yard jockey roles, or become a lead driver for your terminal.
Read guide →Dispatcher or Terminal Manager
Transition into dispatch, safety management, or terminal operations using your driving expertise.
Read guide →Trucking in Texas
Texas leads the nation in trucking employment. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Laredo (border crossing) are major freight centers.
Average driver salary in Texas: $50,000 - $75,000/yr
Browse all Texas trucking jobs →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this local job pay?
This position pays $75,000 - $125,000/yr. Actual pay may vary based on experience, endorsements, and miles driven.
What is the trucking job market like in Texas?
Texas leads the nation in trucking employment. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Laredo (border crossing) are major freight centers. The average truck driver salary in Texas ranges from $50,000 - $75,000 per year.
Last updated: March 27, 2026
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