CDL-A Vacation Coverage Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Southerland Transport
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Position: CDL-A Vacation Coverage Driver
Type: Flexible Driving Opportunity

Know Your Schedule Well in Advance. Stay Active. Help Keep America Moving.

Looking for a driving opportunity that offers flexibility, predictable scheduling, and the chance to stay behind the wheel without committing to a traditional full-time route, compensation of .70 cpm. Minimum of three thousand miles per month.

Whether you're semi-retired, looking for supplemental income, or simply want a flexible driving opportunity, we have exactly what you're looking for.

Southerland Transport is seeking professional CDL-A drivers to provide planned vacation coverage for our regional driver team. Unlike many fill-in driving opportunities, these schedules are known well in advance, allowing you to plan your personal life while still enjoying consistent driving opportunities.

If you enjoy driving, appreciate newer equipment, and want a professional organization that values safety and reliability, we'd love to speak with you.

Why Drivers Like This Opportunity

• Know Your Schedule Ahead of Time
• Our vacation coverage assignments are planned in advance.
• That means:
  • No last-minute surprises
  • Ability to plan personal commitments
  • Flexible opportunities throughout the year
  • Coverage schedules communicated well ahead of time
  • This is an excellent fit for drivers seeking flexibility without sacrificing professionalism.

Drive Modern Equipment

• When you're covering routes, you'll operate well-maintained sleeper tractors, including:
  • Newer-model Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors, 2024-2026 model
  • Auto braking, and lane departure equipped
  • Automatic transmissions
  • APUs installed
  • Samsara ELD systems, with company supplied tablets for E-log compliance,
  • forward facing cameras
  • PrePass equipped
  • 80% scale by pass rate
  • Professionally maintained fleet

About Southerland Transport
Southerland Transport supports one of America's leading mattress manufacturers and has been part of American manufacturing and transportation for more than 100 years. Our operation focuses on safety, consistency, professionalism, and long-term relationships with both customers and drivers.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate a CDL-A tractor trailer
• Cover routes for drivers taking scheduled vacation time
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Follow DOT and FMCSA regulations
• Complete delivery paperwork and required documentation
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and operations teams
• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset
• Two to three overnight stays, per week in sleeper
• Must be able to tailgate deliver mattresses to warehouses and retail stores.
• Dollies, and step ladders, provided, for ease entering and exiting trailers
• No residential, or inside delivery
• Fuel card provided, reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses
• 24 hr on call contact with dispatch
• Need to be flexible as assigned tractors will deviate
• Rider policy, for spouse, no children or pets
• NO smoking allowed in tractor

What We Require

• Valid CDL-A License - Haz mat not required
• Current medical card
• Safe driving record
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Ability to safely operate sleeper tractors
• Strong communication skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Commitment to safety and DOT compliance

Why Consider Vacation Coverage Driving?

• Flexible opportunities throughout the year
• Schedules provided well in advance
• Stay active in the industry
• Great option for retired or semi-retired drivers
• Supplemental income opportunity
• Professional fleet and equipment
• Strong safety culture
• Supportive dispatch and operations team

If you enjoy driving but don't necessarily want a traditional full-time schedule, this could be the perfect opportunity to stay behind the wheel while maintaining flexibility in your personal life.

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