CDL A Truck Driver

About the role

Local/regional route with every other day home. Accurate and timely deliveries of mixed freight/retail goods. Driver touches every piece of freight on the truck.

Schedule

• Typically Monday–Friday, nights with an occasional Saturday night
• Shift: 11:45 PM start time with pull out between 1–4 AM; shifts may vary 10 hours to overnight
• Rotation: go out Mon/Weds/Fri or Tues/Thurs/Sat
• Every other day home: first day complete delivery route, stay that night in a hotel, drive home second day
• Typically 2 days off
• Averages 40–45 hours per week

Route details

• States serviced: AR, AL, KY, IN, MO, TN, MS
• Maximum distance round trip: 550 miles; routes range 530–540 miles
• Drive can vary 4–6 hours

Equipment

• 53' dry van roll up door
• Automatic transmission

Physical requirements

• Touch freight – loose cargo
• Driver uses handcart dolly and conveyors for unloading
• Driver touches every piece of freight on the truck
• Mixed freight can weigh 5 lbs to 90 lbs
• Dividers used at times to secure cartons
• Some warehouse work required
• Delivering to retail stores – every setup will be different

Requirements

• One year in the last three years of tractor trailer driving experience with a company who can verify employment
• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid DOT medical card
• Acceptable MVR and Accident History
• Good Work History

Pay

• $29.00 per hour
• $30 per diem
• Overtime after 40 hours

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for the truck driver and their families