Box Truck Truck Driver

Box Truck driving positions with O Trucking. Competitive pay at $2.85/mile, 24/7 support, choose your loads.

O Trucking is hiring Box Truck truck drivers nationwide. Current box truck spot rates run $2.85/mile with average weekly gross around $4,400. Drivers choose their own loads, get 24/7 dispatch support, and no forced dispatch.

• O Trucking hires Box Truck drivers with per-mile pay of $0.55-$1.00/mile and current spot rates near $2.85/mile.
• Box Truck drivers average about $4,400 in weekly gross, with contract rates around $3.20/mile.
• You choose your own loads with 24/7 dispatch support and no forced dispatch.
• most box truck drivers start within 48 hours

O Trucking

$2.85 /mi

Contract Rate

$3.20 /mi

Avg Weekly Gross

$4,400

Box truck jobs are the scrappy entrepreneur's play in trucking. No CDL required (under 26,001 lbs GVWR), lower startup costs ($20, for a solid used truck), and you're home every night. Most box truck jobs are last-mile delivery - the final leg of the supply chain from warehouse to doorstep or business. Amazon Relay is the elephant in the room, paying solo operators an average of $142,000/year.

Beyond Amazon, there's furniture delivery (white-glove inside delivery at $300-800 per stop), LTL runs for regional carriers, medical supply delivery, and catering logistics. The work is physical - you're lifting, dollying, and climbing stairs all day. Routes stay under 200 miles, so you're sleeping in your own bed tonight. The box truck segment is growing 9% annually, driven by e-commerce.

If you want non CDL driving jobs without tractor-trailer complexity, this is where to start.

Amazon relay loads

Furniture

Appliances

Medical supplies

Regional routes under 500 miles

• Valid driver's license — no CDL needed under 26,001 lbs GVWR
• Box truck (16-26 ft)
• Clean driving record — no DUI, no reckless driving in past 3 years
• Liftgate or pallet jack for delivery operations
• DOT medical card if vehicle is over 10,001 lbs GVWR

Under 26,001 lbs GVWR, your regular driver's license is all you need. No CDL school, no endorsement tests, no CDL-level insurance premiums.

Inside delivery and assembly services command $300-800 per delivery on top of the freight rate. If you've got a strong back and a furniture pad, that's free money.

We help you get set up on Amazon Relay (average $142K/year for solo operators) and supplement with independent loads.

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Common questions about box truck driving jobs with O Trucking.

What box truck jobs are hiring without a CDL?

Box truck jobs under 26,001 lbs GVWR - last-mile e-commerce, LTL, white-glove furniture, medical supply, and Amazon Relay - typically need only a standard license. 24-26 ft bodies with a liftgate get the widest load selection.

How much do box truck drivers earn?

Amazon Relay pays solo box truck drivers an average of $142,000/year. Non-Amazon routes gross $800-1,500/day depending on metro area and stops. White-glove delivery adds $300-800 per stop on top.

What size box truck do I need?

26 feet is the sweet spot - largest you can run without a CDL (under 26,001 lbs GVWR) and fits most load sizes. 20-foot works for lighter freight but you'll miss loads that won't fit. Check your GVWR sticker.

Do I need a CDL to drive a box truck?

Not if your truck is under 26,001 lbs GVWR. A standard driver's license works. This makes box truck driving one of the most accessible entry points into trucking - no CDL school, no endorsement tests.

What routes do box truck drivers run?

Mostly local - last-mile e-commerce…