Western NY · NY

CDL-A Careers For Buffalo Drivers

2 Years CDL-A Experience Required

Buffalo is the west anchor of our busiest corridor. Rochester-Buffalo runs daily, and drivers based in Buffalo turn tight, productive weeks on lanes they already know.

Why Buffalo Drivers Fit

If you've been running Thruway freight west of Rochester, Lakeville's Buffalo seats are one of the best regional careers in the market.

Home Time

Reliable regional schedule — home multiple nights per week and every weekend on most lanes.

How our home time works →

Distance to Rochester HQ

~75 miles · 1 hr 15 min from HQ

Parking Expectations

Buffalo drivers need secure commercial-grade parking for a tractor and loaded trailer. Improved surface, maintained through Buffalo winters, safe for commercial vehicles.

Full parking requirements →
Road Access & Regional Freight

Buffalo On the Map.

Nearby Highways

NYS Thruway (I-90), I-190, I-290, and I-990 through the Buffalo metro.

Route Access

Direct Thruway staging between the Rochester and Buffalo terminals. Short deadhead to I-90 keeps paid miles high from day one.

Typical Freight

Rochester–Buffalo consumer and industrial freight running daily. High-frequency turns on customers we've been serving for years.

Why Buffalo Fits Northeast Regional Freight

Western NY is Lakeville's busiest recruiting geography for a reason: the corridor moves every day, seven-figure freight volume, and drivers rarely wait for a load.

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
On the Corridor

Buffalo sits on the Rochester ↔ Buffalo lane

Consumer and industrial freight moving between Rochester distribution centers and Buffalo customers. Consistent customers, reliable turns, minimal deadhead.

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Buffalo Driver FAQ

Common Questions.

More questions? See the full Driver FAQ.

Nearby Hiring Cities

Also in Western NY

Ready in Buffalo?

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

2+ years verifiable CDL-A experience required

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