Local CDL Driver

CDL Tractor-Trailer Driver – Home Daily

Pay: $26.50 / Hour
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | Early Morning Start | Home Daily | Overtime as Needed
Location: Salem, VA

Layman Distributing is looking for a dependable, safety-focused CDL Tractor-Trailer Driver to join our transportation team. If you’re looking for a CDL position that gets you home every night, this is a great opportunity.

Our CDL drivers leave our Salem warehouse early in the morning and transport product by tractor-trailer to Layman delivery hubs and other designated locations. There are no overnight routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer to transport product from our Salem warehouse to designated delivery hubs
• Complete scheduled runs safely, efficiently, and on time
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensure loads are secure and transported safely
• Assist with verifying freight and delivery documentation as needed
• Communicate with warehouse, transportation, and hub personnel regarding deliveries, delays, or issues
• Maintain accurate driver logs and required DOT documentation
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned equipment
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, traffic, and company safety regulations
• Report vehicle maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Assist with unloading or freight handling when required

What We're Looking For

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) appropriate for the equipment being operated
• Clean and acceptable driving record
• Previous tractor-trailer driving experience
• Strong commitment to safe driving practices
• Dependable and punctual, with the ability to report for early morning departures
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Comfortable working overtime as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse and delivery personnel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary
• Must meet all applicable DOT and company requirements

Why Drive for Layman?

• Home every day — no overnight routes
• Tuesday–Friday schedule
• Consistent, regional hub runs
• Limited direct customer delivery
• Early starts with your evenings at home
• Stable position with an established local distributor

If you're an experienced CDL driver looking for a consistent schedule without life on the road, we'd love to hear from you.

Layman Distributing is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading full-service wholesale distributors, proudly serving a diverse customer base that includes convenience stores, restaurants, universities, vending operations, and independent grocers. Since 1948, we've grown from a small family business into a $350 million company — all while staying true to our founding values of integrity, respect, and partnership.

At Layman, we combine the strength of a large distributor with the personalized service of a family-run operation. Our team is committed to providing customers with unmatched product variety, fast and reliable service, modern technology solutions, and competitive pricing.

We’re proud of our long-standing reputation — and even prouder of the people who make it possible. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your ideas are heard, and your future is supported, Layman Distributing may be the perfect place to grow your career.