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Posted August 23, 2026

CDL A Driver $1,200 to $1,500/Wk - No Touch Recent Grads Welcome

Blue Ridge Haulers
Birmingham, AL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Done fighting coastal traffic for mediocre miles? There's a better way to run.East of I-35 means better flow, consistent freight, and a company that treats you like an employee not a contractor. 100% W2, full benefits, your own truck, and your dog rides free from day one.Veteran or fresh out of school there's a seat here for you.

Compensation

  • Base mileage pay: $0.50 to $0.65 CPM based on experience
  • Monthly performance bonuses: up to $0.08 CPM additional (fuel, safety, performance)
  • Average weekly pay: $1,200 to $1,500
  • Top 25% of drivers earning $1,800/week
  • Annual earnings: $62,400 to $75,000
  • Direct deposit every week no delays

Schedule & Home Time

  • Out 12 days, home 48 hours every other week
  • Assigned truck no slip seating
  • Take the truck home on your time off

The Freight

  • 100% no-touch dry van
  • 60% drop & hook / 40% live load
  • Lumper fees paid by the company never coming out of your pocket
  • Running primarily East of I-35
  • Average 2,500 to 2,800 miles per week

Equipment

  • 2020+ Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, or International
  • All automatic transmissions
  • APU on every truck
  • Permanently assigned your truck, every day
  • One dog under 30 lbs OR one rider allowed from day one

Benefits

  • Medical, dental
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid orientation plus travel and hotel covered

Entry Level & Recent Grads You're Welcome Here

Just finished CDL school? We'll put you in a seat and pay you while you learn.

  • $650 per week guaranteed during 4 to 6 weeks mentorship
  • Structured training with an experienced mentor
  • Transition directly into your own solo seat immediately after training
  • Requirement: Class A CDL and 120+ hours from an accredited school

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Minimum 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer experience trainees and recent grads exempt
  • Clean driving record for the past 5 years
  • No safety-related terminations
  • Solid 10-year work history school and training gaps are acceptable
  • No DUI/DWI or felonies in the last 10 years
  • Must pass pre-employment urine and hair follicle drug screening

Apply today. A recruiter will reach out within 24 hours.

100% W2 Employer | Equal Opportunity Employer

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