Truck Driver OTR - Regional - Hermiston, OR (Western US Regional)

Walmart•Hermiston, OR

2d•$1 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Join our growing private fleet and help us deliver on a powerful purpose: We help people save money so they can live better. As a Class A CDL driver, you’ll enjoy competitive pay for every aspect of the job—not just your miles—along with predictable schedules and modern equipment. Take the wheel of a career that moves more than freight; it moves lives forward. You plan your day, set priorities, and work with your team to keep freight moving safely and on time. You communicate clearly, solve problems as they come up, and adapt to changes on the road or in the plan. You handle all required paperwork and electronic logs accurately and follow all DOT, state, and company guidelines. You safely operate your tractor-trailer, inspecting it before, during, and after each trip to keep it in top shape. You will run optimized routes by following traffic laws and local restrictions—reducing delays and improving on-time delivery performance. You uphold Walmart’s high standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism every mile of the way.

Requirements

Interstate (Class A) Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement (including cleared background check) or will obtain HAZMAT endorsement (with cleared background check) within 120 calendar days of date of hire.
A minimum of 30 months of experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 3 years or successful completion of the Walmart Fleet Development Academy Program.
No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No serious traffic violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No preventable collision while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
No preventable DOT recordable accidents (collisions resulting in disabling damage and/or immediate medical treatment away from the scene) while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten (10) years.
No preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history (personal or commercial motor vehicle).
Must currently live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or be willing to establish a residence within 250 miles by 90 days from the hire date. Permanent residence is defined as your main, and regular residence (home) at a fixed address. It is the location you report to the government (W2, tax returns, census, passport, etc.) as your “home.” Your permanent residence is the location you have the intention of returning to as your primary residence and is the place containing your most loved persons, animals, and/or things.

Nice To Haves

Will obtain HAZMAT endorsement (with cleared background check) within 120 calendar days of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan your day, set priorities, and work with your team to keep freight moving safely and on time.
Communicate clearly, solve problems as they come up, and adapt to changes on the road or in the plan.
Handle all required paperwork and electronic logs accurately and follow all DOT, state, and company guidelines.
Safely operate your tractor-trailer, inspecting it before, during, and after each trip to keep it in top shape.
Run optimized routes by following traffic laws and local restrictions—reducing delays and improving on-time delivery performance.
Uphold Walmart’s high standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism every mile of the way.

Benefits

Competitive pay for every aspect of the job
Predictable schedules
Modern equipment
Up to $110,000 in their first year
Weekly Home Time
Consecutive days off every week
Earn PTO immediately—up to 21 days in your first year
Up to 6% match on 401K
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options available from day one
Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
Up to four paid safety days a year
Associate Discount Card available after 90 days
No touch freight deliveries
Quarterly safety bonuses & annual pay increases
Referral Program
Rider Program
Driver Mentor Program
Parking at Walmart locations
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Short-term and long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Drivers are paid a fixed rate for each mile driven, with additional pay for certain activities.
Mileage rate for this position will be $0.55 - $0.69 per mile
Drivers receive both activity pay and the mileage rate for activities including Arrive/Arrive Drop, Bridge Pay, Chain, Evening Shift Premium, Hook, Live Load, Layover, Live unload, Regional Pay, Stop/Stop Drop, and Weekend mileage.
Drivers receive only activity pay for activities including Accident, Breakdown, Weather/Road Closure, Cleaning Rejected Trailer, Assigned tractor not available, Out of hours (70), Snow Removal assigned trailer, Undock Trailers, Trailer Weight issue, and Wait Time.
Drivers may be eligible to receive Average Day’s Pay (ADP) for circumstances such as to calculate paid time off (PTO), safety day, holiday, deferred holiday, bereavement, and jury duty.
The ADP rate is $240 per day.