CDL-A Regional Driver

Drivers in the Yakima Valley usually have two choices: local work that pays little, or long-haul work that keeps them gone for a month. This fleet sits in between. You run dry van freight across the states west of the Mississippi, average about $1,400 a week, and come home every two weeks. Drivers from Toppenish, Wapato, Sunnyside and the Tri-Cities are hired here, both brand-new CDL holders and drivers with experience.

What you earn

Solo drivers on this fleet average about $1,400 a week on roughly 1,900 miles. A performance bonus can add up to six cents a mile. Stops pay $15, and any unload that is required is paid. New solo drivers also get a $1,000 weekly guarantee for their first three months.

New CDL holders

• Training pay is $900 a week
• 3 to 5 weeks (200 to 250 hours) with a mentor
• Completed CDL-A school of at least 120 hours required
• Your own truck once your mentor signs you off

Experienced drivers

• 6 months or more of recent tractor-trailer experience
• Mileage pay based on verifiable experience
• Start solo right after orientation

The work

Mostly drop and hook and preloaded trailers, with some live loads and unloads. Lanes cover the Northwest, the Rockies, California and Texas. Winter brings snow in the northern passes, and the fleet plans for it.

Getting started

Orientation takes two days or less and pays $300 once you are hired. If you travel there by bus, the one-way ticket is reimbursed with a receipt.

Truck, dog and rider

• Late-model tractor, about 1.5 years old on average
• Automatic or 10-speed
• One approved dog up to 40 pounds (after training for new drivers)
• Adult rider program for solo drivers

Benefits after 30 days

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision
• 401(k) and employee stock purchase
• Life, disability and critical illness coverage
• Free online college degree for you and one dependent

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, 21 or older
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
• No DUI or DWI in the last 10 years
• DOT physical and hair and urine drug test

Apply now. A recruiter will call you and match you to the right start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.