Just got your CDL and not sure what comes next? Or maybe you are an experienced driver tired of unpredictable OTR runs with no structure? Blue Ridge Haulers has a seat for both of you. Eastern Seaboard regional lanes, 100% no-touch dry van freight, a structured training program for new graduates, and bi-weekly home time you can actually plan around.
Here is what the position looks like up close.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Employment Type: Full-time regional CDL-A
- Territory: Eastern Seaboard regional routes
- Freight: 100% no-touch dry van primarily drop and hook
- Weekly Mileage: Approximately 2,500 miles average
- Home Time: Bi-weekly out approximately 12 days, home approximately 2
- Shifts: Daytime and nighttime operations per route schedule requirements
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
- CPM: $0.55 to $0.65 based on verified experience
- Weekly Gross: $1,200 to $1,500 based on experience and mileage
- Stop Pay: $15 per additional stop
- Trainee Weekly Pay: $650 per week during training
- Monthly Safety Bonus: $0.06 per mile for incident-free driving and fuel efficiency compliance
- Paid Orientation: $300 one day at nearest hub location
ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM
- Eligibility: Recent CDL graduates with minimum 120 hours from an accredited truck driving school and under 6 months OTR experience
- Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
- Format: One-on-one structured OTR training with a dedicated company trainer
- Compensation: $650 per week guaranteed for full training duration
- Progression: Supervised evaluations and mentorship prior to solo dispatch
- Goal: Full transition to solo regional pay upon successful program completion
BENEFITS PACKAGE Effective after 30 days of employment:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training and orientation
- Passenger ride-along program
- Pet rider program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Age: 21 years minimum
- License: Valid Class A CDL in good standing
- Driving Record: No major accidents, suspensions, or violations within the past 5 years
- DUI: No convictions within the past 5 years
- Employment: No involuntary termination from most recent position
- Employment History: Stable work history consistent with industry standards reasonable gaps for training or education will be considered
- Criminal History: Certain convictions may disqualify all records reviewed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
- Pre-Employment Screening: Must pass DOT urine drug test, hair follicle test where required, and background check
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Safety-focused, punctual, and reliable
- Comfortable with regional OTR schedules and bi-weekly home time cycles
- Strong time management and professional communication skills
- Recent graduates seeking structured mentorship and experienced drivers preferring predictable consistent lanes are both encouraged to apply
New graduates get a real start. Experienced drivers get their lane back.
Apply today.
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