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Posted May 26, 2026

CDL-A Local Truck Driver

Ascend Transportation
Nashville, TN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

LOCAL CDL-A SHORT HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS, WE PRIORITIZE:

  • DAILY HOME TIME
  • COMPETITIVE PAY & TOP-NOTCH BENEFITS
  • HIGH-QUALITY EQUIPMENT
  • POSITIVE COMPANY CULTURE

Our organization attracts CDL-A local short haul truck drivers because we emphasize what matters to you, both professionally and personally, including your family, interests, aspirations, and commitments. In essence, we are dedicated to our people!

We empower our CDL-A local short haul truck drivers with a new, enhanced pay structure, reliable home time, and exceptional benefits. Our short haul drivers typically earn around $1,200 weekly while transporting 100% no-touch freight using the latest equipment.

As One Team, our goal is to be the most dependable, consistent, and trustworthy partner for our CDL-A local short haul truck drivers. Your success motivates us, and we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring your voice is valued. Our mission is to cultivate a workplace culture that recognizes and retains outstanding drivers through safety, integrity, trust, teamwork, and enjoyment!

We are dedicated to supporting your success as a CDL-A local short haul truck driver!

COMPENSATION

  • $23 per hour
  • Average earnings of $1,200 per week
  • New Bonus Opportunities + Additional Pay
    • Compensation for Clean Inspections
    • Breakdown, Detention & Layover Pay
  • 1 Day Paid Orientation
  • 7 Paid Holidays - $150.00 per day (EQUAL to office staff!)

HOME TIME

  • Home Every Day
  • Monday - Friday, first shift

RESPECT

  • No Touch Freight
  • 70% Drop and Hook
  • Day Cab
  • High-Quality Equipment You Can Be Proud Of - New Tractors & Trailers Arriving!
  • Leading Insurance Coverage for You and Your Family: Life, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Disability, and more types of coverage you may not even realize you need!
  • 100% No-Touch Freight
  • Experienced Dispatchers & Dedicated Driver Retention Team
  • Rider & Pet Program
  • 401k Plan
  • Workhound Partnership to Allow Drivers to Provide Feedback That We Will Act Upon!

CDL-A Truck Driver Qualifications:

  • Minimum age of 21 years
  • Valid CDL-A License
  • At least 6 months of over-the-road experience
  • No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years of driving
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive bending and reaching throughout each shift
  • Must meet and pass all medical/DOT requirements

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