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CDL A Drivers and Trainees Regional Routes Home Every Other Week

American Driver
Meridian, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2025
Looking for a stable and rewarding driving career? We are hiring CDL-A drivers and recent trainees for regional Southeast routes. Enjoy competitive pay, consistent miles, reliable home time every other week, and full support from a company that values its drivers.

Pay and Mileage

  • Weekly pay: $1,300–$1,500 depending on experience
  • Mileage pay: $0.55–$0.65 CPM based on experience
  • Average weekly miles: 1,900–2,200
  • Freight: Dry van, 40% live load, 60% drop & hook, 100% no-touch (lumpers paid when required)
  • Bonuses: Up to $0.08 CPM for fuel efficiency, safety, and performance

Home Time and Perks

  • Home every other week with 34–48 hour reset
  • Pet-friendly: One dog under 30 lbs allowed from Day 1
  • Rider policy: Passenger allowed from Day 1
  • Paid orientation including travel, hotel, and training
  • Full benefits after 30 days: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO
  • Additional pay for detention, layovers, and extra stops
  • 24/7 dispatch support

Equipment

  • Trucks: Freightliner, Kenworth T680, International (2020 & newer)
  • Automatic transmissions, APU-equipped for comfort
  • No slip seating: Take your truck home

Trainee Program

  • Open to recent CDL-A graduates with 120 hours from an accredited school
  • Paid training: $650/week for 4–6 weeks (regional & OTR)
  • Home every other week during training (34–48 hours)
  • Dog and rider policies apply after training completion

Requirements

  • Must be 21 with valid Class A CDL
  • Clean driving record: No major accidents, tickets, or suspensions in the last 5 years
  • Stable 10-year work history with no unexplained gaps
  • No DUI/DWI, felonies, or misdemeanors in the last 10 years
  • Must pass urine and hair follicle drug screening

Income Potential

  • Annual earnings range: $62,400–$75,000

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Our company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides a fair hiring process for all candidates.

Salary : $62,400 - $75,000

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