CDL-A Regional Dry Van - Runs Under Two Days - Trainees Accepted

American Driver•Oroville, CA

8d•$1,000 - $1,300

About The Position

Drive regional dry-van routes on short runs, normally two days or less, within the eleven western states. Drivers are home every two weeks. New CDL graduates complete mentor training before receiving their own truck; experienced drivers with at least six months of recent experience can skip training. Work includes drop-and-hook, preloaded trailers, and some live loads and unloads. Routes may involve winter driving over mountain passes. Drivers can coordinate holidays off with their driver leader. Solo drivers may participate in the rider program, and one approved dog weighing up to 40 pounds is allowed after training. Solo drivers average $1,000 to $1,300 per week and typically drive 1,700 to 2,100 miles weekly. Qualified drivers may earn a bonus of up to six cents per mile. Stop pay is $15 per stop. Additional pay is available for unloading assistance, pallet jack or liftgate work ($20), and full hand unloads ($80). New solo drivers receive a $1,000 weekly guarantee for their first three months. Trainees train alongside a mentor for 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) and earn $680 per week during training. Orientation takes two days or less and pays $300 once hired. The fleet uses late-model tractors with an average age of about 1.5 years, available with automatic or 10-speed transmissions. Benefits begin after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans; a 401(k) and stock purchase program; life, disability, and critical illness coverage; and a free online degree for the driver and one dependent.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 21 years old.
No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
No DUI or DWI in the past 10 years.
Pass a DOT physical and hair and urine drug screens.
New drivers must have completed a truck driving school program of at least 120 hours.
Experienced drivers who skip training must have at least 6 months of recent experience.

Responsibilities

Drive regional dry-van routes, typically two days or less, within the eleven western states.
Perform drop-and-hook work, handle preloaded trailers, and complete some live loads and unloads.
Complete mentor training if a new CDL graduate, then operate an assigned truck.
Coordinate holiday time off with the driver leader.
Complete unloading assistance when needed, including pallet jack, liftgate, or full hand-unload work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans after 30 days.
401(k) and stock purchase program.
Life, disability, and critical illness coverage.
Free online degree for the driver and one dependent.
Solo-driver rider program.
One approved dog up to 40 pounds after training.
Qualified-driver mileage bonus of up to six cents per mile.
$15 per stop.
Unloading pay: $20 for assistance, pallet jack, or liftgate work; $80 for a full hand unload.
New solo-driver weekly guarantee of $1,000 for the first 3 months.
Trainees earn $680 per week during training.
$300 orientation pay once hired.