CDL-A OTR Truck Driver | Flexible Home Time | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Oriole Transportation is seeking experienced Class A CDL over-the-road drivers to join our growing team. With steady freight, flexible home time, and strong support, we offer a driving career where you’re treated with respect and rewarded for your hard work.

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

  • $500 after your first dispatched load

  • $500 after 30 days of active employment

• Home Time Flexibility – We’ll work with your schedule to get you home when you need it

• Operating Area: Primarily east of I-35, with nationwide routes available

• Weekly Mileage:

  • Average: ~2,000 miles

  • Top drivers: 2,300–3,000+ miles

• Average Length of Haul: 400 miles

Freight & Routing

• 100% No-Touch Freight

  • 50–60% drop & hook

  • 40–50% live unload

• No Forced NYC Dispatch – Drivers are never required to run to NYC or the five boroughs

Compensation & Incentives

• Weekly Pay: $1,191 – $1,401 (gross average)

• Performance Bonus: Up to an additional 3 CPM for safety, miles, and productivity

• Detention Pay: $12.50/hour after 2 hours

• Layover/Breakdown Pay: $100 per day

Equipment & Support

• Assigned 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadia and Kenworth trucks

• All trucks are automatic and can be taken home

• 24/7 operations support – all shifts are empowered to assist drivers

Orientation & Onboarding

• Paid 3-Day Orientation

• Transportation provided to orientation

• Get paid while completing onboarding and training

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL

• Minimum of 3 months recent tractor-trailer experience

• 21 years or older

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen (urine and hair)

• Experience using electronic logs preferred

Driver Benefits (Starting After 30 Days)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Holidays and Vacation

  • 1 week after 1 year

  • 2 weeks after 3 years

  • 3 weeks after 7 years

  • 4 weeks after 15 years

Why Drive for Oriole Transportation?

We believe in treating drivers with fairness and respect. Our company is rooted in family values and committed to providing a positive work environment. Whether you’re focused on building your career or looking for a better work-life balance, Oriole Transportation will help you reach your goals.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Oriole Transportation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.