Truck Driver OTR - *Regional* - Centralia, WA (Western US)

About the role

Regional truck drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year. Weekly Home Time. Benefits & Perks include PTO immediately, up to 21 days in your first year, up to 6% match on 401K, medical, dental, and vision plans, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, up to four paid safety days a year, and an Associate Discount Card available after 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan your day, set priorities, and work with your team to keep freight moving safely and on time.
• Communicate clearly, solve problems as they come up, and adapt to changes on the road or in the plan.
• Handle all required paperwork and electronic logs accurately and follow all DOT, state, and company guidelines.
• Safely operate your tractor-trailer, inspecting it before, during, and after each trip to keep it in top shape.
• Run optimized routes by following traffic laws and local restrictions—reducing delays and improving on-time delivery performance.
• Uphold Walmart’s high standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism every mile of the way.

Requirements

• Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement (including cleared background check) or will obtain HAZMAT endorsement (with cleared background check) within 120 calendar days of date of hire.
• A minimum of 30 months (2.5 years) experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 3 years (36 months).
• No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No serious traffic violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable collisions while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents (collisions resulting in disabling damage and/or immediate medical treatment away from the scene) while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten (10) years.
• No preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history (personal or commercial motor vehicle).
• Must currently live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or willing to establish a residence within 250 miles by 90 days from hire date.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 months (2.5 years) experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 3 years (36 months).
• No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No serious traffic violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable collisions while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents (collisions resulting in disabling damage and/or immediate medical treatment away from the scene) while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten (10) years.
• No preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history (personal or commercial motor vehicle).
• Must currently live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or be willing to establish a residence within 250 miles by 90 days from the hire date.

Skills

• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Safe driving practices.
• Compliance with DOT and state regulations.

Benefits

• PTO (up to 21 days in your first year).
• 401K match (up to 6%).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Paid safety days.
• Associate Discount Card.

Pay

• Fixed rate for each mile driven.
• Additional pay for certain activities.
• Average Daily Pay (ADP) for circumstances such as calculating paid time off (PTO), safety days, holidays, deferred holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.

Schedule

• Fixed rate for mileage driven.
• Activity pay for specific activities.
• No activity pay for other activities.
• ADP for circumstances such as calculating paid time off (PTO), safety days, holidays, deferred holidays, bereavement, and jury duty.