Capital Region · NY

CDL-A Careers For Albany Drivers

2 Years CDL-A Experience Required

Albany is at the eastern edge of our recruiting footprint. Drivers here fit lanes running east toward Massachusetts and south toward New Jersey.

Why Albany Drivers Fit

Experienced drivers who know I-90 east and the NY/MA border corridor plug in well.

Home Time

Structured regional pattern. Home base determines lane assignment.

How our home time works →

Distance to Rochester HQ

~220 miles · 3 hr 30 min from HQ

Parking Expectations

Secure commercial-grade parking is required — improved surface, plowed, safe for loaded equipment.

Full parking requirements →
Road Access & Regional Freight

Albany On the Map.

Nearby Highways

I-90 east/west and I-87 (Northway) north/south, plus I-88 to the west.

Route Access

Thruway east and connections south toward MA and NJ. Runs from Albany are structured around home base rather than terminal proximity.

Typical Freight

East-running lanes into MA and southbound lanes toward NJ, when they align with a driver's home base.

Why Albany Fits Northeast Regional Freight

The Capital Region sits at the eastern edge of Lakeville's practical hiring footprint. Home time here depends heavily on lane assignment — we do not recruit here for every seat.

What You Get

The Basics.

Starting 65¢/mi
Higher for experience & NYC
$2,500 Referral
Bring a good driver, get paid
$100 NYC Bonus
Per qualifying trip
$25/hr Detention
You get paid when they don't
Albany Driver FAQ

Common Questions.

More questions? See the full Driver FAQ.

Ready in Albany?

Apply today. A recruiter will call you back — a real one.

2+ years verifiable CDL-A experience required

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