Truck Driver CDL A - Dedicated

NFI Industries, Inc.•Cherokee, AL

About The Position

NFI is hiring CDL A truck drivers for its dedicated dry van fleet, with regional routes offering weekly home time and local routes offering daily home time. Drivers haul dedicated freight with no-touch deliveries, mostly drop-and-hook, along with select live loads and unloads. Some local routes involve slip-seating. NFI advertises late-model equipment with advanced technology and safety features, and its shops maintain approximately 60% of its trucks and trailers. Average weekly pay is listed as $1,500–$1,800 for regional drivers and $1,000–$1,300 for local drivers. Eligible regional positions offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and drivers may earn safety, inspection, and referral bonuses. Benefits begin on day one. NFI describes itself as a family-owned and operated logistics company that has been in business for over 90 years. It emphasizes respect, recognition, and support for professional drivers. Drivers are expected to perform their duties safely and responsibly, follow applicable laws and customer requirements, report equipment problems and incidents, and complete routes, pickups, and deliveries according to customer requirements. The role requires the physical ability to move frequently, stand, walk, sit, use and reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Drivers must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a current Class A CDL from the state of residence.
Have at least one year of relevant tractor-trailer experience.
Provide acceptable references from past employers.
Meet all applicable DOT qualifications.
Be physically capable of the job duties, including frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, hand use and reaching, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Be legally able to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
Follow all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
Report equipment problems, accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after routes.
Perform routes, pickups, and deliveries based on customer requirements.
Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.