CDL-A Regional Driver

Home Time: Weekly (Home Every Week) | Weekly Pay: $1,475 to $1,675 per week
Freight: No-Touch Dry Van | Location: Kansas City, KS 66101

Regional lane coverage with steady freight flow
Dry van freight with customer route planning
No-touch freight with drop-and-hook mix
Structured dispatch supporting weekly home time

Dry van freight demand with customer route planning supports consistent weekly miles, stable dispatch timing, and dependable home time within a no-touch regional network.

Drivers operate within a defined regional footprint primarily east of I-35, with coordinated dispatch planning designed to reduce delays, balance freight movement, and maintain consistent weekly scheduling.

All dispatched miles are paid, including loaded and empty movement, supporting steady weekly earnings of $1,475 to $1,675 per week.

Fleet Equipment

• Kenworth T-680 automatic tractors assigned for regional use

• APU, inverter, refrigerator, and Bluetooth capability included

• Outward-facing cameras used for safety monitoring

• Dry van trailers assigned across the fleet for consistent freight movement

• Assigned trucks may be parked at home when secure parking is available

Equipment assignments are maintained to support driver familiarity and consistency. Preventative maintenance scheduling helps reduce downtime and support reliable fleet performance.

Freight Profile

Freight consists of no-touch dry van shipments with a mix of drop-and-hook and scheduled live load appointments. Drivers focus on efficient movement while freight handling is completed at shipper and receiver facilities.

Regional lanes are structured to maintain steady freight availability and consistent weekly operating patterns.

Compensation

• Drivers earn $1,475 to $1,675 per week based on dispatched miles.

• All miles are paid, including loaded and empty, supporting predictable weekly income.

• Company-paid orientation is provided with orientation pay included.

After onboarding, drivers are placed into established regional dry van freight rotations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, prescription, and life insurance options available after 90 days

• Paid time off begins after one year

• Holiday pay eligibility after 90 days

• A 401(k) retirement plan is available after one year

Rider and pet policies are included.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required

• Ability to safely operate dry van tractor-trailer equipment under DOT regulations

• Professional communication with dispatch, shippers, and receivers

Highway Express is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates all applicants without regard to protected status under applicable law.