Class A CDL Regional Driver - Home Every Other Weekend (Holiday Schedule)

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Class A CDL Regional Driver - Home Every Other Weekend (Holiday Schedule)

Newport, RI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Regional CDL-A Driver

    POSITION DETAILS

    • Home time: Every other weekend for 3 full days
    • Drivers take the truck and trailer home (must have parking - no reimbursement for parking fees)
    • Drivers will not take freight home - empty trailer only
    • May be able to leave trailer at customer and bobtail home
    • Special holiday schedule: Drivers must run 25 days straight from Black Friday until late December then take 6 days off and come back out
    • Average miles per week: 1,900-2,200 miles
    • Run direct transit expedited freight with 40% running at night between 9pm and 5am
    • Drivers must be able to flip their clocks between day and night driving with proper rest periods
    • 85% drop and hook and 100% no touch freight (no lumpers or unloading required ever)
    • Average length of haul: 400 miles with additional pay for complete loads under 400 miles (0-100 miles = $35, 101-400 miles = $25)
    • Major customers include: large retailer, major manufacturer, and major home improvement retailer
    • Top 50% of Solo Company Drivers earned an average of $102,499 in 2024
    • CSA Safety Bonus every 90 days: $700 (no hazmat) or $875 (with hazmat)
    • On Road Safety Bonus every 90 days: $600
    • Detention pay after one hour: $15 per hour
    • Breakdown pay: $100 for 1st day and $160 for each additional day
    • Drivers are paid Rand McNally Practical on all miles loaded and empty
    • Strict cell phone policy and outward facing cameras on all trucks
    • Hazmat drivers are paid more per mile and more in bonuses (hazmat not required)
    • 4-day orientation at Charlotte NC, Columbus OH, or Manchester PA with all expenses paid including transportation, lodging, and meals
    • Orientation pay: $300 per driver
    • Transition bonus includes CSA (PTO) and On Road Bonus 1st check and then On Road Bonus after 30 days

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Valid CDL Class A license
    • Ability to drive at night and adapt to changing schedules
    • Must have a clean driving record

    BENEFITS

    • Health insurance
    • 401k with company match
    • Paid time off
    • Orientation pay
    • Bonuses for safety and performance