Truck Driver OTR - Regional - Hopkinsville, KY

Walmart•Hopkinsville, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Fleet: 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. Why drive for Walmart? Regional truck drivers can earn up to $110,000 in their first year. Weekly Home Time Consecutive days off every week Benefits & Perks 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 Ask about our Walmart driver perks, such as our Referral Program, Rider Program, Driver Mentor Program, parking at Walmart locations and more! What you'll do 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. Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. 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 accidents 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.

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 accidents 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Regional truck drivers can earn 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
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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.