Regional CDL-A Driver - Entry Level and Experienced

About the job Regional CDL-A Driver - Entry Level and Experienced


This position is built for CDL-A drivers who value consistency over unpredictability. Dedicated Eastern Seaboard regional lanes, 100% no-touch dry van freight, and a compensation structure designed to deliver reliable weekly earnings regardless of experience level. New CDL-A graduates are welcome.

POSITION DETAILS

• Employment Type: Full-time W2
• Freight: 100% no-touch 53-foot dry van
• Load Type: 60% drop & hook | 40% live load/unload
• Region: Eastern Seaboard
• Schedule: Mix of day and night runs
• Home Time: Every 2 weeks - structured and pre-planned

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

• CPM Range: $0.56 - $0.65 based on verifiable experience and miles
• Weekly Gross Earnings: $1,200 - $1,500 average
• Weekly Mileage: 2,200 - 2,500 average
• Pay Frequency: Weekly direct deposit
• Pay Progression: Increase every six months

All earnings figures represent actual gross weekly pay based on miles driven and driver experience. Numbers reflect what drivers on this account consistently earn - not projected or inflated estimates.

SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION

• Extra stop pay
• Layover and breakdown pay
• Paid orientation: $300 disbursed on first paycheck

ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT

• 2022-2025 Freightliner or Kenworth tractor - assigned unit

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Effective after 30 days of employment:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Rider and pet policy effective from day one
• Ongoing driver support from orientation through year one and beyond

ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

Eligibility: CDL-A graduates who completed a minimum of 120 hours of accredited truck driving school within the past 12 months

• Training period: 4 to 6 weeks
• Compensation: Guaranteed weekly pay throughout training
• Structure: Paired with an assigned mentor covering over-the-road routes, safe driving practices, trip planning, and freight handling procedures
• Upon completion: Solo transition with starting pay of $0.56 CPM
• Drivers completing this program are fully prepared to operate independently before their first solo dispatch

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate Class A tractor-trailer in compliance with all DOT regulations and company policy
• Execute scheduled no-touch dry van pickups and deliveries
• Maintain accurate and current ELD logs, trip reports, and DVIRs
• Perform and document pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain professional communication with dispatch, customers, and operations staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Valid CDL-A license
• Open to recent CDL-A graduates and drivers with 6 or more months of tractor-trailer experience
• No at-fault accidents, major citations, or license suspensions within the past 3 years
• No DUI within the past 5 years
• No safety-related terminations
• Employment history gaps must not exceed 6 months within the past year or 1 year across the past 3
• Pre-employment drug screening required: urine and hair follicle

Consistent regional miles, transparent compensation, and a structured path for newer drivers.

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