CDL A Household Goods Mover Truck Driver
Role Based in Ames
At a Glance
- Worksite: Ames, IA
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
- Company: Atlas Van Lines
- Job Title: CDL A Household Goods Mover Truck Driver
- Pay: $89.2k-$115.5k/Year (approx. $2k/Week)
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Atlas Van Lines team in Ames, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Atlas Van Lines is hiring CDL A Household Goods Mover Truck Drivers for long-distance and local moves. Transport residential and corporate household goods nationwide as a packer, loader, and driver — providing white-glove service to families and businesses on the move.
Why drive household goods with us:
- $0.55-$0.75 per mile plus per-pound and labor pay
- Top earners exceed $100,000 annually
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Owner Operator and Company Driver options
- Late-model moving vans with sleeper
- Comprehensive benefits for company drivers
- Paid orientation and household goods training
- Seasonal earnings opportunities (peak summer moving season)
Requirements:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 1 year recent OTR experience
- Household goods experience preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs and pack/load household items
- Clean MVR
- Pass DOT physical and drug screen
- 23+ years of age
- Pass detailed background check (entering customer homes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the CDL A Household Goods Mover Truck Driver position pay at Atlas Van Lines?
This role offers a pay range of $89,250 - $115,500. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this CDL A Household Goods Mover Truck Driver job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. Atlas Van Lines has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Atlas Van Lines typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Ames position.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
Does Atlas Van Lines provide training for new hires?
Yes, Atlas Van Lines provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a CDL A Household Goods Mover Truck Driver?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an Atlas Van Lines delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the Ames area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
