Job Title: Local CDL Driver – Night Shift | Home Daily
Location: Abilene, TX (and surrounding Big Country areas)
Shift: Night Shift (Start times between 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Weekly Pay: $1,600 – $1,800 (based on experience & route completion)
Join Our Abilene Crew – Night Local Routes, Strong Weekly Pay!
Love the quiet roads and higher pay of night shifts? So do we. We’re looking for Local CDL Drivers to run dedicated night routes out of Abilene, TX. You’ll be home every morning, have steady freight, and take home $1,600–$1,800 each week. No forced weekends. No surprises. Just real local work.
Why this pay range? Based on current Abilene market data:
- The average CDL truck driver in Abilene earns around $87,812 per year, or $1,689 per week, with top earners making up to $124,800 annually.
- Local CDL drivers specifically average $59,800 per year, or $28.75 per hour, with experienced workers earning up to $90,000.
- Recent local night shift postings offer starting pay of $26–$28/hour, plus a shift differential.
- High-volume truck driving roles in Abilene report average weekly pay as high as $2,518 per week for top performers.
- Night shift differentials in Texas typically add $1.00/hour for night work.
✅ What You Get:
- $1,600–$1,800/week – direct deposit every Friday
- Home daily – back in Abilene before sunrise
- Night pay boost already built in
- Modern trucks – automatic transmission, well-maintained fleet
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (day 1 options available)
- Paid training & orientation
- 401(k) with company match
- Touch-free freight – mostly drop & hook
🔹 What You’ll Do:
- Run local routes within a 100–150 mile radius of Abilene
- Serve warehouses, distribution centers, and retail hubs
- Night shift: 8–10 hour shifts, 5 days/week (Sun–Thu or Mon–Fri)
- Handle pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Log everything on ELD – no paper logs
🔹 What You Bring:
- Valid Class A CDL
- At least 12 months of recent tractor-trailer experience
- Clean MVR & PSP report (no major preventable accidents in last 3 years)
- Dependable for night shift – we need you when the sun goes down
- Pass DOT physical and drug screen (including hair follicle)
📍 Apply Today – Start This Week!
Immediate openings for night drivers in Abilene, TX.
Call or text: (448) 418-8234
About Remms
Remms is a driver recruiting and consulting firm that connects qualified CDL-A drivers with reliable trucking companies across the United States. We work closely with both drivers and carriers to ensure the right job match, transparent communication, and a smooth hiring process. Our goal is to help drivers find stable, well-paying opportunities that fit their experience, preferences, and lifestyle.
We understand that the trucking industry is built on the dedication, professionalism, and reliability of CDL-A Truck Drivers, which is why our focus is on matching drivers with carriers that value their time, safety, and long-term career growth. Through our nationwide carrier network, we help place drivers in opportunities across multiple facilities and regions, working only with companies known for dependable freight, consistent miles, and strong operational support for every CDL-A Truck Driver we represent.
— About Us & The Final Word
We keep it real. We’re a Waco-based, driver-first operation that knows night drivers are the backbone of local freight. We’ve done the homework competitive night shift rates in Waco run $26–$29/hour with differentials, and top local drivers earn up to $1,900/week. We’ve set our pay right in that sweet spot. No gimmicks. No forced regional runs. Just honest local miles, reliable equipment, and weekly pay that proves your value. If you’re ready to own the night and still wake up in your own bed, you’ve found your company.
— Take the Wheel in Waco. Apply Now.
