Regional CDL-A Driver — Entry Level and Experienced
American Driver
Garner, North Carolina
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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