CDL A Regional Driver - San Diego, CA | $1,500 Weekly Minimum Guarantee

Job Description

Job Description

Road Warrior Staffing is hiring experienced CDL A Regional Drivers in Riverside and San Diego, California for a full-time opportunity with competitive mileage pay, a guaranteed weekly minimum, and late-model equipment.

This position is ideal for professional solo drivers who value dependable trucks, consistent regional freight, and direct communication with a driver-focused transportation company. Drivers operate power-only equipment hauling loadout trailers across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon, with plans to expand operations throughout the 11 Western states.

Drivers can earn $0.5-$0.80 per mile, depending on experience, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,500 per week. Additional earning opportunities include hiring and safety bonuses.

This regional position typically requires spending two to three weeks on the road, followed by three to four days at home. Drivers benefit from late-model Kenworth equipment, carrier APUs, a dedicated driver manager, and roadside assistance support.

Pay and Compensation
Mileage Pay: $0.80–$0.70 per mile, depending on experience.
Guaranteed Weekly Minimum: $1,500.
Annual Earning Potential: $65,000–$95,000.
Pay Frequency: Weekly.
Hiring Bonus: Available.
Safety Bonus: Available.

Actual earnings may vary based on miles driven, experience, bonuses, and applicable compensation terms. Confirm the conditions of the weekly guarantee during the hiring process.

Routes and Home Time
Hiring Areas: Riverside, CA, and San Diego, CA.
Route Type: Regional power-only operations.
Freight: Loadout trailers.
Current Operating Area: California, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.
Planned Expansion: Operations throughout the 11 Western states.
Home Time: Typically 2–3 weeks on the road, followed by 3–4 days at home.

Drivers should be comfortable with extended periods on the road and regional travel throughout the Western United States.

Equipment and Driver Support
Late-model Kenworth T680 tractors.
Fleet-maintained equipment.
Carrier auxiliary power units (APUs) for comfort during overnight stops.
Dedicated driver manager.
Roadside assistance support.
Direct communication with a smaller, driver-focused transportation company.

Duties

Safely operate a Class A tractor and haul loadout trailers on assigned regional routes.
Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Identify and report equipment defects, maintenance concerns, and safety issues.
Meet scheduled pickup and delivery appointments.
Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding delays, route changes, and delivery status.
Maintain accurate electronic logs and required transportation documentation.
Comply with DOT regulations, hours-of-service requirements, and company safety policies.
Handle freight paperwork and related delivery documentation.
Maintain professional communication with dispatch, customers, and other transportation personnel.
Protect company equipment and promote safe, dependab

Qualifications

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) held for at least 2 years.
At least 1 year of verifiable commercial truck driving experience within the past 3 years.
No major accidents within the past 3 years.
No more than 2 minor accidents.
No felony convictions.
Ability to meet applicable DOT, company, and insurance requirements.
Dependable work habits and a strong commitment to safe driving.
Effective communication skills.
Willingness to travel regionally and follow the established home-time schedule.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Experience operating late-model tractors and hauling trailers.
Knowledge of pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures.
Understanding of hours-of-service regulations and driver log requirements.
Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with dispatch.

Benefits

$1,000 guaranteed weekly minimum.
Competitive mileage pay of $0.50–$0.80 per mile.
Estimated annual earning potential of $65,000–$95,000.
Weekly pay.
Hiring and safety bonus opportunities.
Late-model Kenworth T680 equipment.
Carrier APUs for additional comfort during overnight stops.
Dedicated driver manager and roadside assistance.
Regional freight across multiple Western states.
Scheduled home time.
Direct communication with a driver-focused company.

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