CDL-A Dedicated Driver

Hwy Express•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Highway Express is hiring a solo CDL-A driver for dedicated dry van customer freight. The position follows established delivery routes serving the Southeast, with occasional Midwest deliveries, and provides scheduled home time every weekend, typically Friday or Saturday night. Weekly earnings are listed as $1,375 to $1,675, with compensation based on CPM plus $250 unload compensation per load; mileage, stop, and detention pay may also apply. Company-paid orientation is provided upon successful onboarding. Drivers operate assigned Freightliner Cascadia automatic tractors that are under three years old, with assigned dry van trailers. A take-home truck option is available during home time, and EZ Pass and PrePass are provided. Freight handling requires 100% driver unload using roller carts. Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, a 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing, paid vacation, and life insurance are offered. Riders are permitted after 30 days with an accident- and citation-free record; pets are not allowed. Experienced drivers may have opportunities to participate in a mentorship program and earn additional compensation.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least three months of recent local or regional tractor-trailer experience within the past year.
Experience operating a tractor with a trailer measuring 40 feet or longer.
Meet DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experienced drivers may have opportunities to participate in the mentorship program and earn additional compensation.

Responsibilities

Transport dedicated customer freight on established routes across the Southeast, with occasional Midwest deliveries.
Operate an assigned Freightliner Cascadia tractor with an automatic transmission and assigned dry van trailer.
Unload 100% of freight using roller carts.
Meet scheduled returns home every weekend, typically Friday or Saturday night.
Meet applicable DOT requirements.