Overnight Truck Driver OTR - SHELBY NC - Regional Driving

Walmart•Shelby, NC

2d•$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring a regional over-the-road truck driver based at its facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Drivers plan their day, set priorities, coordinate with their team, and adapt to changing road or delivery conditions to move freight safely and on time. The role involves operating a tractor-trailer on optimized routes, following traffic laws and local restrictions, and inspecting the vehicle before, during, and after trips. Drivers complete required paperwork and electronic logs accurately and comply with DOT, state, and company guidelines. Deliveries are no-touch freight. The position offers weekly home time with consecutive days off each week. Drivers are paid a fixed rate per mile, with additional activity pay for certain work. The listed regional mileage rate is $0.55–$0.69 per mile; actual pay may vary by location and miles driven. Drivers may also receive Average Daily Pay of $240 in specified circumstances. The job posting advertises potential first-year earnings of up to $110,000.

Requirements

Hold an Interstate Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Hazmat endorsement and cleared background check, or obtain the endorsement and clear the background check within 120 calendar days of hire.
Have at least 30 months of full-time Class A tractor-trailer driving experience within the previous three years, or successfully complete the Walmart Fleet Development Academy Program.
Have no more than two moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
Have no serious traffic violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
Have no preventable collision while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
Have no preventable DOT-recordable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten years.
Have no preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in personal or commercial driving history.
Currently live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or be willing to establish residence within 250 miles within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan the workday, set priorities, and coordinate with the team to move freight safely and on time.
Communicate clearly, solve problems, and adapt to changing road conditions or plans.
Complete required paperwork and electronic logs accurately.
Follow DOT, state, and company guidelines.
Safely operate and inspect the tractor-trailer before, during, and after each trip.
Follow optimized routes, traffic laws, and local restrictions to reduce delays and support on-time delivery.
Maintain Walmart's standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism.

Benefits

Weekly home time and consecutive days off every week.
PTO available immediately, up to 21 days in the first year.
401(k) match of up to 6%.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options available from day one.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Up to four paid safety days per year.
Associate discount card available after 90 days.
Quarterly safety bonuses and annual pay increases.
Referral Program, Rider Program, Driver Mentor Program, and parking at Walmart locations.
Stock purchase program.
Long-term disability.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid for eligible programs.
Average Daily Pay of $240 in specified circumstances.