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CDL-A Regional Truck Driver

Red Classic
Matthews, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

New Pay Increase! Earn $80000-$85000 per year

We are hiring experienced CDL-A drivers with verified OTR or regional tractor-trailer experience. If you have 12 months of verifiable interstate driving history, Red Classic — the dedicated carrier for Coca-Cola Consolidated — wants you on the Red Crew. Enjoy a competitive new pay package, predictable regional routes, and industry-leading low-cost benefits.

Requirements

  • CDL-A License — Required (CDL-B/C not accepted)
  • 12 Months Verifiable Tractor/Trailer Interstate Experience — Required
  • Excellent Safety Record — Required
  • DOT Physical — Must be able to pass and maintain
  • Available to work some weekends — Regional day shift routes

Pay and Miles

  • $80000–$85000 annually
  • Average 2,600 to 2,700 miles per week
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • $22.50 detention pay after 30 minutes
  • 4-Week New Hire MINIMUM GUARANTEE: 4300 total (1300 wk 1 / 1000 wks 2–4)

Home Time Options

  • Regional routes with 6 to 7 days out and a 34-hour home reset (70-Hour Clock)
  • Optional 10 days out with a 72-hour home reset
  • Take equipment home – Parking available at one of our 30 terminal locations

Equipment

  • 2023 and newer Mack Anthem trucks (Automatics)
  • Governed at 68 MPH
  • APUs in every unit
  • Units come installed with inverters, refrigerators and microwave holders
  • Samsara ELD - includes company based mobile app.

Routes and Freight

  • 100% No Touch Freight – 80% Drop and Hook
  • Operational Network: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West lanes
  • No Northeast freight (Furthest PA)
  • Full-service fleet maintenance shops across our network
  • 24/7 Central Dispatch - Always available to you!

Benefits

  • Low-cost health benefits eligible after 30 days (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • 401k with company match - enroll after your first paycheck
  • 2 weeks’ paid vacation plus 9 paid holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Apprenticeship program for Maintenance

Additional Perks

  • Hiring immediately— Experienced drivers encouraged to apply
  • Veterans and military encouraged to apply
  • Quarterly productivity incentive (mileage based)
  • Quarterly Safety bonus opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer — All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000

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