CDL-A Dry Van Driver

Job Description

Job Description

CDL-A Truck Driver | No-Touch Dry Van Freight
Home Time: Weekly (Home Every Week) | Weekly Pay: $1,425–$1,625 | Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Weekly home time with predictable scheduling
Dry van freight with steady customer routing
No-touch freight with drop-and-hook mix
Regional lanes focused across established eastern corridors

Dry van freight demand paired with customer route planning supports consistent weekly miles, stable dispatch timing, and dependable home time within a no-touch regional network.

Drivers operate within a defined regional footprint primarily east of I-35, with planned dispatch coordination designed to reduce delays, balance workload, and support consistent weekly routing.

All dispatched miles are paid, including loaded and empty movement, supporting steady weekly earnings in the $1,425 to $1,625 range.

Fleet Equipment
Kenworth T-680 automatic tractors assigned for regional use
APU, inverter, refrigerator, and Bluetooth capability included
Outward-facing cameras used for safety monitoring
Dry van trailers assigned across the fleet for consistent freight movement
Assigned trucks may be parked at home when secure parking is available

Equipment is assigned consistently to support driver familiarity. Preventative maintenance scheduling helps maintain reliability and reduce downtime across the fleet.

Freight Profile
Freight consists of no-touch dry van shipments with a mix of drop-and-hook and scheduled live load appointments. Drivers focus on efficient, steady operation while freight is handled at shipper and receiver locations.

Regional lanes are structured to maintain consistent routing patterns and reliable freight availability across established customer networks.

Compensation
Drivers earn $1,425 to $1,625 per week based on dispatched miles. All miles are paid, including loaded and empty, supporting predictable weekly income.

Company-paid orientation is provided with orientation pay included. After onboarding, drivers are placed into established regional dry van freight rotations.

Benefits
Medical, vision, prescription, and life insurance options available after 90 days. Paid time off begins after one year, with holiday pay eligibility after 90 days. A 401(k) retirement plan is available after one year. Rider and pet policies are included.

Qualifications
• Valid Class A CDL required
• Ability to safely operate dry van tractor-trailer equipment under DOT regulations
• Professional communication with dispatch, shippers, and receivers

Highway Express is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all applicants without regard to protected status under applicable law.