Truck Driver OTR - Regional - Hopkinsville, KY - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

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:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 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

• 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.
  
   
• Minimum of 30 months (2.5 years) experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 3 years (36 months).
  
   
• No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
  
   
• No serious traffic violations while operating a personal and/or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
  
   
• No preventable accidents* while operating a personal and/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 in personal or commercial motor vehicle.
  
   
• Must currently live within 250 miles of the assigned facility or willing to establish a residence within 250 miles by 90 days from hire date.
  
   

*The preventability of any accidents will be determined by Walmart based on the ATA Guidelines.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

‎ 

‎ 

‎ 

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

‎ 

For information about PTO, see .

‎ 

‎ 

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.

‎ 

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

‎ 

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

‎ 

Drivers are paid a fixed rate for each mile driven, with additional pay for certain activities. For some activities drivers receive the mileage rate plus activity pay. For other activities they receive only activity pay. Drivers also receive Average Daily Pay (ADP) in certain circumstances.

‎ 

Local Driver: The mileage rate for this position will be $0.55 - $0.69 per mile and the average number of miles driven range from 62,355 - 196,040.*

‎ 

Regional Driver: The mileage rate for this position will be $0.55 - $0.69 per mile and the average number of miles driven range from 62,355 - 196,040.*

‎ 

*This is for information only. Your actual pay may vary by location and actual miles driven.

‎ 

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. A driver will receive ADP when attending a Walmart event scheduled to last a full day (8 hours or more). Drivers will be paid a full ADP even if the driver performs no driving duties following the event. The full ADP is paid in addition to the pay earned for all activities, miles, and layover performed after the event.

‎ 

The ADP rate is $240 per day.

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 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.

Primary Location...

690 CRENSHAW BLVD, HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240-6824, United States of America

Are you currently a Walmart associate?

Please log in to Workday and use the Find Jobs report to apply for this job.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.