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CDL Class A Tanker Driver – Home Daily
Mount Vernon & Bellingham, WA
Local Routes – Home Every Day
$29/hr + Safety & Compliance Bonus (Up to $31/hr Total)
Lautenbach Recycling is hiring CDL Class A Tanker Drivers for local, home-daily positions. This is a great opportunity for experienced Class A CDL drivers with a clean driving record looking for steady local work, excellent benefits, and a company that values safety and professionalism.
This is a full-time, local CDL Class A tanker driving position operating throughout Whatcom, Skagit,  Routes are local only — no long haul, no overnight trips, no hazardous materials.
**Route Details**
- **Mount Vernon Route:** Runs daily from Mount Vernon to Ferndale, typically completing 3 loops per day.
- **Bellingham Route:** Originates in Bellingham and runs to Vancouver, Canada. This is an evening shift starting around 4:00 PM, completing 2 loops between Vancouver and Ferndale during the shift.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Safely operate a Class A tanker vehicle on local routes
- Maintain DOT, FMCSA, and company safety compliance
- Provide professional customer service at job sites
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections and basic equipment care
- Accurately complete logs and required paperwork
- Perform physical work throughout the day, including climbing in and out of the truck and securing equipment as needed
**Schedule**
- Full-time, hourly local CDL position
- 4-day work week
- Shifts average 10–12 hours per day
- Overtime paid after 40 hours
**Pay**
- $29/hour base pay
- +$2/hour Safety & Compliance Bonus
- Total potential pay: up to $31/hour

- Night shift differential for north route
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
**Minimum Qualifications**
Due to our strong safety culture, CDL applicants must meet the following:
- Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and current Medical Card
- Valid TWIC credential
- 1–3 years of commercial driving experience
- 1 or fewer preventable/chargeable accidents in the past 3 years
- 2 or fewer moving violations in the past 3 years

- Able to use tablet/phone for electronic ELD device
- Strong communication skills and professional attitude
- For the Bellingham route: must be able to legally cross into and out of Canada (valid passport or enhanced driver's license required)
**Benefits**
✅ 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision (employee coverage)
✅ 100% employer-paid L&I rates — more take-home pay
✅ 401(k) / Simple IRA with 3–4% employer match after 1 year
✅ Paid Holidays, PTO & Sick Leave
✅ Employee Assistance Program (mental health, legal & financial support)
✅ Home every day — local CDL work only
✅ Family-oriented, safety-first workplace
**Work Environment**
Work is based out of our Mount Vernon Construction & Demolition Recycling Facility and our Bellingham recycling facility. Both are active industrial sites with regular truck traffic, dust, and noise.
**About Lautenbach Recycling**
Founded in 1991, Lautenbach Recycling is the largest family-owned recycling company in Washington State. We offer stable, year-round work and long-term career opportunities for professional CDL drivers.
**Why Apply?**
- Competitive local CDL pay
- Excellent benefits
- Stable, year-round local routes
- 4-day work week
- Strong safety culture
- Drivers treated with respect
Apply today to join a company where your work is valued and appreciated.
**Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Policy**
Lautenbach Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.