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CDL-A Experienced OTR Driver - Dry Van - Assigned Truck

American Driver
Opelousas, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026
We're hiring experienced CDL-A drivers in Opelousas, Eunice and St. Landry Parish for an OTR dry van seat. You average $1,200 to $1,800 a week on 1,800 to 2,900 miles and get home every two weeks.

You know what to look for in a seat, so here it is line by line.

Pay: $1,200 to $1,800 average weekly, paid every week.

Miles: 1,800 to 2,900 a week.

Extras: $15 per extra stop, $75 plus miles on short hauls, and a monthly performance bonus.

Home time: every two weeks.

Freight: dry van, drop and hook, preloads and live loads.

Lanes: Denver east, no Northeast.

Truck: assigned to you, about 1.5 years old on average, automatic or 10-speed.

Weekends: some on the road. Holidays are voluntary.

Growth: mentor and team seats are open if you want more miles and a bigger check.

Orientation: two days or less, hotel covered, bus fare reimbursed, $300 once hired.

Benefits (day 30): medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k), stock purchase, EAP, and a tuition-free online degree for you and one dependent.

Riders and pets: riders allowed, one dog under 40 lbs with approval.

To qualify

  • 21 , valid Class A CDL
  • 6 months of OTR experience within the last 12 months
  • 2 or fewer moving violations in 2 years
  • No DUI/DWI in 10 years
  • DOT physical, hair and urine drug screen


If the lines add up for you, apply. A recruiter will reach out.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $1,200 - $1,800

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