CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Arlington, TX
Arlington sits where I-20, I-30 and SH 360 meet, so Class A drivers here can run local plant freight, regional linehaul or intermodal out of the DFW yards. Local CDL-A postings start near $19 to $29 an hour. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring.
Current CDL truck driver Openings in Arlington, TX
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CDL Truck Driver Work in Arlington
Most Arlington truck driving starts on the east side, in the Great Southwest Industrial District that straddles the Grand Prairie line along I-30 and SH 360. Plants and terminals there move packaging, plastics and auto parts, and LTL carriers run linehaul out of Grand Prairie. Packaging Corporation of America runs a plant in Arlington that hires its own Class A drivers to deliver to customers, which keeps drivers home daily.
Further out, Schneider hires Arlington-area residents for home-daily intermodal work out of Mesquite and dedicated work around Wilmer, and staffing firms such as TransForce place drivers on regional runs as far as Midland. The mix means you can choose between hourly local work, per-mile linehaul and weekly-pay intermodal without leaving the metro.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring CDL Truck Drivers
These employers have current Class A openings in Arlington or close by:
- Packaging Corporation of America - the Arlington plant is hiring a Class A truck driver at $19.15 an hour, with a year of tractor-trailer experience required.
- Saia LTL Freight - the Grand Prairie terminal hires line haul drivers with hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements, paid by the mile.
- TransForce - the driver staffing firm has Arlington regional doubles runs at $29 an hour and local route work at $26.
- Schneider - the carrier hires Arlington-area drivers for home-daily intermodal out of Mesquite and dedicated freight near Wilmer.
- Ben E. Keith - the food and beverage distributor hires CDL delivery drivers at its Fort Worth operation.
CDL Truck Driver Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $19 to $24 an hour (roughly $40,000 to $50,000 a year) for local Class A work with one year of experience.
- Experienced: roughly $26 to $29 an hour on local and regional runs, or $1,050 to $1,480 a week on dedicated and intermodal accounts.
- Senior: up to about $1,780 a week (over $90,000 a year) for intermodal and linehaul drivers with full endorsements.
These are estimates from current employer postings in the metro; the national median for heavy and tractor-trailer drivers was $58,640 a year in May 2025 (BLS). Pay moves with endorsements (hazmat, tanker and doubles open linehaul work), pay method (hourly, per mile or weekly), how often you are home, and whether a carrier pays a sign-on bonus.
How to Become a CDL Truck Driver in Arlington
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issues commercial driver's licenses. You must be 21 to drive across state lines (18 for intrastate only), hold a commercial learner's permit for at least 14 days, and finish federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) with a registered provider before the skills test. DPS testing covers knowledge exams, a pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control and a road test, plus a DOT medical certificate. Tarrant County College offers a CDL Driver track through its Adult Education and Literacy integrated training program, and high school students can start in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics cluster at Arlington ISD's Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. Most local employers still want a year of verifiable experience.
What the Job Involves
CDL truck drivers inspect their tractor and trailer, couple and uncouple trailers, secure loads, and drive scheduled routes while logging hours on an electronic logging device. Local drivers make customer deliveries and dock moves; linehaul drivers run terminal to terminal, often overnight, and swap trailers at relay points.
Skills Employers Look For
- A Class A CDL and a clean motor vehicle record
- Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements for linehaul work
- Working knowledge of hours-of-service rules and ELD logs
- Safe backing and tight-dock maneuvering
- Load securement and thorough pre-trip inspections
- Reliability for weekend and night shifts
Career Path and Advancement
New Arlington drivers often take a local plant or staffing route to build the year of experience most carriers ask for, then add endorsements and move to linehaul or intermodal for higher weekly pay. From there the path runs to driver trainer, dispatcher or terminal supervisor, and some drivers go on to run their own trucks as owner operators or specialize in heavy haul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CDL truck drivers make in Arlington?
Current local postings run from $19.15 an hour at PCA's Arlington plant to $26 to $29 an hour through TransForce. Intermodal drivers hired by Schneider average about $1,260 to $1,480 a week, and some intermodal postings reach $1,780.
How old do you have to be to drive a truck in Texas?
You must be 21 to drive a commercial truck across state lines. Texas lets drivers 18 and older hold a CDL for intrastate driving only, but most Arlington employers ask for 21 and a year of experience.
What training do I need before the CDL test?
Since February 7, 2022, first-time Class A and Class B applicants must finish Entry-Level Driver Training with a provider on the federal registry before taking the DPS skills test. You also need a commercial learner's permit held for at least 14 days.
Can I be home daily driving a truck from Arlington?
Yes. Plant delivery jobs such as PCA's, local route work through staffing firms and Schneider's Mesquite intermodal jobs are all home daily. Linehaul and regional runs, such as Saia's, may keep you out overnight.
Which endorsements pay the most?
Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements open LTL linehaul work, which pays by the mile; Saia requires all three for its Grand Prairie line haul drivers. Doubles alone qualifies you for regional doubles runs out of Arlington.
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