LOCAL DRY VAN · CDL-A

Home for dinner.
Home every night.

First Stride runs local dry van freight — no overnight runs, no weeks away. Out around 7, back by 6, and your own bed every single night.

7:00 AM
Roll out from the yardDry van, loaded night before
10:30 AM
First deliveryLocal drop, no touch freight
1:15 PM
Second stop / reloadMidday check-in with dispatch
4:00 PM
Final deliveryLast drop of the day
6:00 PM
Back at the yardTruck parked, you're headed home
10–12 HRS TYPICAL DAY OUT ● HOME TONIGHT
MON
Home tonight
TUE
Home tonight
WED
Home tonight
THU
Home tonight
FRI
Home tonight
SAT
Off
SUN
Off
MANIFEST · WHAT THE JOB ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

The numbers, not the pitch

Local dry van freight around our base, with a schedule built so you're never guessing when you'll see your family.

01
100%
Home nightly, no exceptions
02
10–12
Typical hours out per day
03
Negotiable
Pay, based on experience
04
Dry Van
General freight, no-touch
PERMIT CHECK · WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Do you qualify?

We keep the bar straightforward. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

REQ–01

Valid CDL-A

Current, unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license.

REQ–02

1+ year verifiable experience

Recent tractor-trailer experience, dry van preferred but not required.

REQ–03

Clean driving record

No major violations in the last 3 years; clean MVR required.

REQ–04

Pass DOT physical & drug screen

Current DOT medical card or ability to obtain one, plus pre-employment screening.

NOT A DRIVER? · GENERAL INQUIRIES

Freight, partnerships & other questions

If you're a shipper, broker, or just have a question that isn't about driving for us, reach out here.

Office contact

For freight quotes, partnerships, vendor questions, or anything not related to driver recruiting.

PHONE(803) 876-0978
EMAILinfo@firststridetransportation.com
HOURSMon–Thu 8 AM–6 PMFri 9 AM–4 PMSat–Sun Closed

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READY WHEN YOU ARE

Apply to drive local

Takes about two minutes. A recruiter will follow up within one business day.

Application received — a recruiter will call you within one business day.