CDL-A Truck Driver - $1,300-$1,500 Weekly
About The Position
Not every trucking job is worth your time. This one pays fairly, keeps you close to home, and doesn't ask you to unload a single box. If that sounds like what you've been looking for, keep reading. Earning Structure: Starting mileage rate: $0.56 CPM — increases to $0.64 CPM with tenure Average weekly gross: $1,300 to $1,500 for drivers maximizing available hours Weekly mileage: 2,000 to 2,400 miles on a reliable freight network Performance bonuses available for safety-conscious, on-time drivers Weekly direct deposit — no payroll surprises Onboarding fully compensated from the first hour Equipment & Freight: Late-model Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth units — assigned, not shared Dry van operation only — no specialized freight, no endorsements required Predominantly drop & hook freight — fast turns, minimal facility wait times Live stop appointments on select customer runs Strict no-touch policy — cargo handling is never your responsibility Route & Schedule: Fixed regional territory — you know your lanes before you leave the yard Consistent weekly mileage regardless of season — freight network is year-round stable Weekly home time structured around your 34-hour federal restart Extended road time available for drivers targeting higher weekly earnings Dedicated load planner assigned to optimize your driving windows Training For New Drivers: Position open to CDL-A holders at any experience level Paid training program runs 4 to 5 weeks with a professional road mentor Program covers federal compliance, trip planning, and defensive driving application Transition to solo operation happens immediately upon trainer approval Compensation during training mirrors standard orientation pay — no reduction
Requirements
- Current Class A Commercial Driver License
- Minimum 6 months tractor-trailer experience or recent CDL-A graduate
- Must clear DOT medical examination and pre-employment drug screen
- Motor vehicle record with 2 or fewer violations in past 3 years
- No alcohol or drug-related driving offenses within 36 months
- No felony convictions within the last 5 years
Nice To Haves
- Drivers maximizing available hours
- Drivers targeting higher weekly earnings
- Drivers who are safety-conscious and on-time
Responsibilities
- Drive a CDL-A truck within a fixed regional territory.
- Maintain consistent weekly mileage.
- Adhere to weekly home time schedule.
- Optimize driving windows with a dedicated load planner.
- Participate in a paid training program if applicable.
- Ensure safety-conscious and on-time deliveries.
- Operate a dry van, no-touch freight operation.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance package
- Company-matched 401(k) retirement contributions
- Paid time off accrual
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage — employer funded
- Passenger and pet accommodations available under fleet policy
- Performance bonuses
- Weekly direct deposit
- Onboarding fully compensated
- Paid training program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
