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The trucking industry is expected to grow by over 20% in the next decade, creating new job opportunities for CDL A drivers.
CDL A drivers are in high demand due to the increasing demand for goods and the shortage of drivers in the industry.
The top 10 companies hiring CDL A drivers in 2023 offer competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
To choose the right company for you, consider factors such as pay, benefits, job requirements, location, and culture.
To become a CDL A driver, you must meet certain requirements, including obtaining a commercial driver’s license, passing a physical exam, and completing training.
CDL A drivers can earn a median annual salary of $56,000, with the potential to earn more with experience and bonuses.
Common routes for CDL A drivers include local, regional, and long-haul driving.
To apply for a CDL A driving job, you will need to submit an application, provide your driving record and other documentation, and undergo a drug test and a background check.
When navigating the job market as a CDL A driver, it’s important to keep your resume and references up to date, network with industry professionals, and stay up to date on industry news and trends.
WHY CDL A DRIVERS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND IN 2023
Are you a CDL A driver looking for a new job in 2023? With the trucking industry growing rapidly and the demand for drivers increasing, there are plenty of job opportunities out there. However, finding the right company to work for can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top 10 companies hiring CDL A drivers in 2023. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just starting out, these companies offer great benefits, competitive pay, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
Top 10 Companies Hiring CDL A Drivers in 2023
J.B. Hunt Transport
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
$1,443 pay guarantee for the first six weeks!
J.B. Hunt is hiring local CDL-A dedicated drivers! Drive dedicated with J.B. Hunt and enjoy a consistent schedule and pay, onsite management and regular deliveries to a single customer.
- Averages projected at $75,000
- Home daily with consistent time off
- Eligible for complete health benefits after just 30 days
- Online orientation through our Direct to Work program can limit onsite on-boarding time
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid-time-off accrual from day one
Aside from the perks of a consistent schedule and pay, company dedicated truck drivers also enjoy access to comprehensive health benefit offerings including medical, dental and vision as well as life insurance, 401(k) and paid vacation.
Join the largest dedicated provider in the country! Call 1-877-791-9458 or pre-qualify online at DriveJBHunt.com.
EOE including disability/veterans
License Type: Class A
Experience Level: 12 Months Trucking Experience
Schneider
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Top drivers earn up to $93,000
Average pay: $1,440-$1,760 weekly
Home time: Weekly
Experience: 6 months or greater CDL experience
Job ID: 230595
Overview
- Haul freight containers secured to company-owned chassis.
- 99% no-touch freight with mostly drop-and-hook.
- Drive in and out of railyards within DE, MD, PA, VA and WV.
Pay and bonus potential
- Mileage pay and load pay, plus hourly pay while on duty, not driving.
- Earn at least $1,000 in weekly guarantee pay during your first 120 days.
- Paid orientation.
- Paid time off after 6 months, plus 6 days of holiday pay per year.
- Annual bonus: Earn up to 3% of annual gross pay each year.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Tanker endorsement required after hire.
- HazMat endorsement required after starting — Schneider’s self-paced online certification training will help you secure it.
- Live within 100 miles of Chambersburg, PA.
- Minimum 6 months of Class A driving experience.
Need one or more of your endorsements, or unsure if you qualify? Call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through it.
Additional benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Unlimited referral bonuses.
- $200/month tuition reimbursement (up to $7,000) for qualified drivers.
- Credit for Military Experience and Military Apprenticeship programs, plus more military benefits.
- Leading equipment and technology specs designed for driver comfort.
- See full list of driver benefit package.
More reasons to choose Schneider Intermodal driving
- Less wasted time – 100% company-owned chassis reduce time at the rail yard and increase earning potential.
- New equipment – Day cabs and sleeper trucks come with automated transmissions and average 3 years of age.
- Constant support – Leaders and dispatch provide 24/7/365 operational and maintenance support.
Swift Transportation
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Job Description:
Swift is HIRING NOW for a dedicated route near you!
No matter what drives you – a passion for the open road, career independence or financial security – Swift has the driving opportunities for you!
- Dedicated Route
- Average weekly pay: $1300
- Work/Family Balance
- Career Growth
- Mentor Opportunities
- Veteran Programs
- 24/7 Support
- Modern Trucks
- Driver Ranking Program—Earn even more for your safe driving!
Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license Applicant must have held a driver’s license within the United States or USA territories for the last 12 consecutive months.
- No DUI/DWI within the past 10 years if the offense occurred while they held a CDL-A or Commercial Learners Permit. No DUI/DWI within the last 5 years if the offense occurred prior to getting a CDL-A or Commercial Learners Permit.
- No more than 1 on-road or DOT preventable loss in the last 2 years. No major preventable accidents in the last 5 years. No more than 3 preventable incidents in the past 2 years
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years. No serious traffic violations in the last 12 months.
- No use of illegal drugs, positive/refused tests in the past 10 years if the incident occurred while they held a CDL-A or Commercial Learners Permit. No drug related conviction within the last 5 years. Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test.
Amazon
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Amazon drop and hook position:
- SOLO 2: the driver is at home every other day.
- SOLO 2 is less than 1000 miles per round trip.
- UP to 3 round trips per week.
- Flat pay is $600 per round trip.
- The 34h reset is done at home.
- It requires a flexible schedule.
- We pay on 1099 every Friday direct deposit.
Qualifications:
- Must have 2 Years of experience with tractor/trailer
- No more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.
- No DUIs within the last 10 years.
- Chargeable accidents in the last 5 years will be reviewed by the hiring committee.
UPS
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
UPS is recruiting individuals to work as Full-Time, Heavy Air Freight Pick-up and Delivery Drivers. This position involves the timely pickup, labeling, loading and delivery of shipments, using the equipment, policies and procedures required by the company. Qualified applicants are required to have a valid class A Commercial Drivers License with a HazMat endorsement.
Candidates are required to pass a UPS road test, DOT physical exam and a drug screen. Heavy Air Freight Pick-up and Delivery Drivers must have excellent customer contact and driving skills, including the ability to operate a vehicle equipped with a standard (manual) transmission, lift gates and other material handling equipment. This position could involve driving a tractor-trailer unit to one or more customer locations and returning to the original domicile during the same shift. Heavy Air Freight Pick-up and Delivery Drivers are expected to comply with UPS Cartage Services appearance guidelines. Individuals should be able to work without immediate supervision.
*Competitive Benifits*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hayward, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Have you had any moving violations, chargeable accidents, DUI or DWI, suspensions or revocations (except Non-Moving violations) in the past 12 months?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
XPO
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
Pay, benefits and more.
- Home daily
- Experienced drivers can start at $31.48/hour
- Full health insurance on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Education assistance
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Safely operate a tractor-trailer combination, including doubles and triples
- Provide excellent service to customers, including generating sales leads
- Load and unload freight
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
- To be 21 years of age or older
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license
- Safe driving record and history
- Currently possess or willing to obtain hazardous materials, tank vehicle and doubles/triples endorsements within 90 days of employment
- To pass a DOT drug test and have no prior positive tests or refusals in the last 3 years
- Hold a valid DOT Medical Certification Card or pass a company-paid DOT physical
- Availability to work a flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours in a day, including day, night and weekend shifts
It’d be great if you also have:
- Forklift experience
This job requires the ability to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally); move and position a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
- Safely climb in/out of a tractor cab/trailer
- Sit for extended periods of time in a truck tractor and/or on a forklift; safely operate heavy equipment and a forklift
- Walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather)
- Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
- Operate a tractor-trailer combination up to 11 consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely transporting hazardous/non-hazardous materials
ROEHl transport
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Dedicated Van Truck Driver in Cincinnati
Get weekly home time, regular routes, consistent miles, excellent pay and almost entirely drop & hook van freight! This is an established customer. We know how to run this business and do it right to service both the customer and drivers alike.
Where will I drive?
You will primarily deliver to stores in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio (located mostly around Louisville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis). Because this freight is so consistent, within a month, you’ll likely have been to all the stores.
How many miles will I get each week?
In this fleet we are targeting 2,100 to 2,200 address-to-address practical miles each week. It’s important to note that Roehl uses the starting and ending address to calculate the practical route miles, so in addition to being paid for 5-8% more miles than HHG carriers, these calculations better reflect the miles actually driven on each load.
When will I drive?
You’ll drive mostly Sunday to Thursday. There are multiple start times available between 2 am and 6 am. Drivers who start early tend to make the most money on this fleet.
When will I get home?
You will be home weekly for at least 34 hours.
What will I haul?
Retail goods. Remember, these are almost entirely drop and hooks – no unloading!
This is an excellent home weekly driving job for an experienced class A truck driver. No experience? We offer on-the-job training. Join Roehl Transport and be a leader!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 – $88,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Lease purchase program
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Paid training
- Passenger ride along program
- Pet rider program
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Detention pay
- Layover pay
- Safety bonus
- Signing bonus
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
- Solo driver
Trucking home time:
- Home weekly
Trucking route:
- Dedicated
- Regional
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- CDL A (if not, on-the-job training may be available) (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Averitt
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Dedicated local drivers enjoy the many privileges that come with having consistent customers. Unlike some driver positions, this one gives you a better idea of the number of miles and hours each week holds, which means you’ll have a better idea of what to expect in every paycheck. And because you know your customers and their typical freight load, you’ll never be surprised or slowed down by unusual shipments.
- Competitive pay:
- Average $850 per week/$42,500 per year
- Starting pay $20 per hour
- Top pay $21 per hour reached within 12 months
- Average 40-50 hours per week
- Home every day
- Shift and start times will vary
- Primarily transporting trailers back and forth to different buildings on-site
- Could also have some local driving”making daily deliveries to local businesses and our customer’s suppliers within a 250-mile radius
- There may be times when it would be necessary for the driver to operate a yard truck
CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Benefits:
- Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
- Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $94.55/week for family plans and $36.45/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
- Profit Sharing plan allowsyou to share in the rewards of our efforts, with a portion of our profits given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
- Referral rewards – cash bonuses for referrals
- Averitt’s fleet includes local, dedicated, and regional truck driver jobs. Drivers can change their driving preferences as their careers progress, including opportunities in operations and leadership
- PAID TRAINING! Must have 1+ months’ verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years to go through our 1 – 3 week training program
Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver!
Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Must live within a 60-mile radius
- Minimum of 6 months’ verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years, no additional training required
- Minimum of 1-4 months’ verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past year, 3 weeks of paid training
- Minimum of 6 months’ verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 5 years, 1 week of paid training
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Drivers must have Class A CDL
- No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
- No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
- No suspensions or revocations within the last 5 years
- No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense committed in a CMV in connection with fatality)
- No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
- No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years
Essential functions:
- Open/Close Trailer Doors – force requirement: 46 lbs
- Count freight
- Complete fuel tickets
- Obtain sales leads
- Hook/Unhook trailer – force requirement: 90 lbs (Class A Only)
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive
- Regular predictable attendance
- Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level
PRIME
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Division: Flatbed
Driver Type: Company Driver or Independent Contractor
Route Type: Over-the-Road (OTR)
Average Gross Pay/Week:
- Independent Contractor: $ $1,200
- Company Driver: $1,000
Hometime: 3 – 4 weeks
KNIGHT TRANSpORTATION
Benefits, Pay, and Job Requirements
Job Description:
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. Job Details:
This dedicated account is for drivers who have their Class A CDL. Drivers can expect regional routes with all loads in Ohio and surrounding states. This is one of our top paying driving jobs.
- $2000/week average starting pay
- $300 Hiring Process Pay
- Monthly Production and Safety Bonuses
- Detention and Layover Pay
- Average 2,500 miles weekly per truck
MORE reasons to drive for Knight Transportation:
- Individual and Family Medical Benefits
- 401K and Stock Purchase Plan
- Automatic Pay Increases
- Route to a Million Miles Reward Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- New Trainer Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off
- Veteran Programs
- Flexible, Non-Forced Dispatch
- Receive FREE college tuition from one of our accredited online partner universities for you AND a dependent.
- CDL School Tuition reimbursement
- 27 Terminals Nationwide
- 24/7 Roadside Support
- Newer Equipment (< 18 mo. On Avg.)
- Rider and Pet Policy
- All Trucks Equipped with Inverters
Job Requirements:
- 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
FAQ
- What are the job requirements for CDL A drivers?
- To become a CDL A driver, you must be at least 21 years old, pass a physical exam, and complete a training program. You must also pass a driving test and meet specific requirements for the type of vehicle you will be driving.
- What is the average salary for CDL A drivers?
- The median annual salary for CDL A drivers is around $56,000, but this can vary based on experience, location, and other factors. Some drivers can earn up to $80,000 or more with bonuses and incentives.
- What are the most common routes for CDL A drivers?
- CDL A drivers can choose from local, regional, and long-haul driving routes. Local routes usually involve driving within a specific city or region, while regional routes may cover multiple states. Long-haul driving involves traveling across the country and may require extended periods away from home.
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