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Class A Truck Driver - Drop n Hook

American Driver
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Tired of unpredictable miles, outdated equipment, and benefit plans that don't cover your family? We are expanding our Dallas-based OTR Dry Van fleet with professional company drivers who want stability and straightforward terms.

Here is what you can count on when you join our team:

Compensation & Bonuses

  • Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 to get you started.
  • Weekly Earnings: Average $1,300 – $1,500 Gross (Top performers consistently earn $1,800 Gross).
  • Mileage Pay: $0.54 – $0.60 CPM depending on your verifiable experience.
  • Extra Incentives: Up to $0.03 CPM Performance Bonus for safety and productivity.
  • Financial Protection: Guaranteed pay structure for Detention, Layover, and Breakdown time.
  • Orientation: Fully paid because your time has value from day one.


ROUTING & EQUIPMENT

  • The Run: Consistent 2,300 – 3,000 miles per week (Average LOH is 400 miles).
  • The Freight: 100% No-Touch Dry Van (50-60% Drop & Hook / 40-50% Live Unload).
  • The Trucks: Premium, late-model 2022 Freightliner Cascadias and Kenworths.
  • Home Time: Reliable home time every other week for 2 full days.
  • Company Policy: Pet and Rider policies available starting on your very first day.


FULL W2 BENEFITS (Effective After 30 Days)

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision insurance (with Rx coverage) for you and your family.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and a company stock purchase plan.
  • Short/Long-term Disability, Life insurance, and Critical Illness plans.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.


Minimum Hiring Requirements

  • Experience: Valid Class A CDL, age 21 , with at least 3 months of verifiable Tractor-Trailer (40ft ) experience.
  • MVR & Safety: No more than 1 preventable accident or 2 moving violations in the last 2 years. Zero major CMV preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
  • Background: No DUI/DWI or drug-related convictions in the last 5 years. Clean drug/alcohol test history for the past 10 years.
  • Please note: We are unable to hire SAP drivers at this time.


If you meet these qualifications and want to run with a carrier that keeps its word, let's get you behind the wheel.

Salary : $1,800

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