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Regional CDL A Truck Driver

Knight Transportation, Inc.
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026
Job Description:
Knight Transportation is looking for Class A CDL Truck Drivers for routes out of the Portland, OR Terminal.
  • $1,000 transition bonus available*
  • $72,800 average annual earnings for top producers
  • $1,400 average weekly pay
  • Drive the Western 7 states or go OTR
  • 5-7 days out with 2-3 days home
  • Opportunity to get home every other night depending on home location

Potential Monthly Safety & Production Bonus* - Drive safe miles and get up to a 12 CPM bonus on all dispatched miles for the month!
At Knight Transportation we have one mission: Deliver More. We are committed to delivering more for our drivers. More Miles. More Pay.

More Respect! What does it mean to be part of the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier in the country? So much MORE.
MORE reasons to drive for Knight Transportation:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions, Stock Purchase Plan
  • Automatic Pay Increases
  • Route to a Million Miles Reward Program
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Trainer Bonus Program
  • Paid Time Off - 3 days after 90 days of service
  • Veteran Programs
  • CDL School Tuition reimbursement
  • 27 Terminals Nationwide
  • 24/7 Roadside Support
  • Newer Equipment
  • Rider and Pet Policy
  • All Trucks Equipped with Inverter
  • Short & long term disability offered
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Accident insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Drivers can earn trip pay based on a calculation of dispatched miles that ranges from $.45 to $.62 CPM depending on route and experience

No deadline to apply, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
  • terms and conditions apply, ask your recruiter for details
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Job Requirements:
  • 6 months of Class A experience within the last year or 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years
  • No DUI within 5 years or 10 years if CDL holder at time of DUI
  • No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years.
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests
  • Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license

Wage Range: 0.45 - 0.62 per mile
General Description of Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions, Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off - 3 days after 90 days of service

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $72,800

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