Overnight Truck Driver OTR - SHELBY NC - Regional Driving

Walmart•Shelby, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart is hiring an overnight regional truck driver based at its facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Drivers are paid a fixed rate for each mile driven, with additional activity pay for designated tasks and an Average Daily Pay rate of $240 in certain circumstances. The posting lists a regional mileage rate of $0.55–$0.69 per mile and an average annual mileage range of 62,355–196,040; actual pay may vary by location and miles driven. It states that regional drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year. Drivers may also receive quarterly safety bonuses and annual pay increases. The driver plans daily work, prioritizes tasks, and works with the team to move freight safely and on time. The role involves operating a tractor-trailer, inspecting it before, during, and after trips, following optimized routes and applicable traffic laws and restrictions, completing paperwork and electronic logs, and complying with DOT, state, and company rules. Drivers communicate clearly, resolve problems, adapt to changes, and uphold Walmart’s safety, integrity, and professionalism standards. Freight deliveries are no-touch. The assigned facility is at 200 Wal Mart Dr, Shelby, NC 28150-3717. The driver must live within 250 miles of the facility or be willing to establish a permanent residence within that distance within 90 days of hire. The position requires an Interstate Class A CDL and a Hazmat endorsement, which may be obtained within 120 calendar days of hire if the background check is cleared. Candidates need at least 30 months of qualifying Class A tractor-trailer experience in the prior three years or successful completion of Walmart’s Fleet Development Academy Program, and must meet the stated driving-record requirements.

Requirements

Interstate Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a Hazmat endorsement and cleared background check, or obtain the endorsement with a cleared background check within 120 calendar days of hire.
At least 30 months of full-time Class A tractor-trailer driving experience within the previous three years, or successful completion of the Walmart Fleet Development Academy Program.
No more than two moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No serious traffic violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No preventable collision while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three years.
No preventable DOT-recordable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten years.
No preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in personal or commercial driving history.
Live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or establish a permanent 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 as they arise, and adapt to changes on the road or in the plan.
Complete required paperwork and electronic logs accurately.
Follow DOT, state, and company guidelines.
Safely operate a tractor-trailer and inspect it 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 for safety, integrity, and professionalism.

Benefits

PTO available immediately, up to 21 days in the first year.
Up to 6% 401(k) match.
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 plan.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
Long-term disability.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, with tuition, books, and fees paid for covered programs.
Average Daily Pay of $240 in certain circumstances, including specified leave and full-day Walmart events.