Rochester Metro · NY

CDL-A Careers For Gates Drivers

2 Years CDL-A Experience Required

Gates sits right on the industrial spine of west Rochester. Drivers here get seamless access to I-490 and the yard — no fighting downtown traffic to start the day.

Why Gates Drivers Fit

Gates drivers know western Monroe County like the back of their hand — an asset for the customers we serve on this side of the region.

Home Time

Predictable. Weekends off.

How our home time works →

Distance to Rochester HQ

~7 miles · 15 min from HQ

Parking Expectations

Terminal yard.

Full parking requirements →
Road Access & Regional Freight

Gates On the Map.

Nearby Highways

I-390, I-490, NYS Thruway (I-90), and Route 104. Every Lakeville lane starts on one of these.

Route Access

Direct terminal access at 100 Mushroom Blvd. Short deadhead onto 390 or 490 puts drivers on any regional lane within minutes.

Typical Freight

Rochester DC and manufacturing freight moving west to Buffalo, south to the Southern Tier, and east on the Thruway. Consistent daily volume.

Why Gates Fits Northeast Regional Freight

The Rochester Metro is the operational hub — the shortest possible commute between driveway and dispatch. Miles per week, home time, and equipment turnover are all better when the yard is in your zip code.

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

Gates 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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Gates Driver FAQ

Common Questions.

More questions? See the full Driver FAQ.

Nearby Hiring Cities

Also in Rochester Metro

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2+ years verifiable CDL-A experience required

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