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Class A Driver
About the job Class A Driver
CDL Class A Driver
Onsite | Shelby, NC Lexington, KY Roanoke, VA Knoxville, TN Chattanooga, TN
Direct Hire / Full-Time
HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting multiple seasoned, highly skilled CDL A Drivers to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this dedicated Class A driving opportunity.
This role requires dependable drivers who can safely manage regional delivery routes, handle unload responsibilities efficiently, and maintain strong delivery performance while operating across multi-state freight lanes throughout the Southeast and surrounding regions.
HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or inconsistent work history will not be accepted or interviewed.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CDL A sleeper trucks safely across dedicated regional routes
- Deliver dry freight while maintaining schedule consistency and freight integrity
- Hand-unload freight using rollers at delivery locations
- Complete approximately 3 loads weekly with multi-stop deliveries
- Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT regulations
- Maintain accurate ELD logs, mileage reporting, and transportation documentation
- Communicate proactively with dispatch regarding route updates, delays, and operational concerns
- Adhere to all company safety standards and federal transportation regulations
- Maintain professionalism and operational efficiency during assigned delivery schedules
Required Qualifications (Highly Important)
- Valid CDL A license
- Proven regional or dedicated route driving experience
- Ability to hand-unload freight using rollers
- Strong DOT compliance and safety history
- Comfortable operating sleeper cab equipment
- Ability to manage multi-stop delivery routes efficiently
- Strong attendance, time management, and route planning abilities
- Stable and consistent employment history
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Must reside within required hiring radius:
- Shelby, NC (within 120 miles)
- Lexington, KY (within 50 miles)
- Roanoke, VA (within 25 miles)
- Knoxville, TN (within 50 miles)
- Chattanooga, TN (within 50 miles)
- Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)
- Dedicated or regional freight experience
- Experience with touch freight and roller unload operations
- Familiarity with Southeast regional freight lanes
- Clean driving and inspection history
- Experience utilizing electronic logging devices (ELDs)
- Strong communication and delivery coordination skills
HireNow Disqualifiers
- Jumpy or unstable employment history
- Poor driving or safety record
- No CDL A license
- Lack of dedicated or regional route experience
- DOT compliance violations or serious infractions
- Inability to perform unload responsibilities
- Failure to meet hiring radius requirements
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who align with the following:
- Active CDL A license with strong safety record
- Regional or dedicated route driving experience
- Comfortable handling touch freight unload responsibilities
- Strong DOT compliance and inspection awareness
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused mindset
- Comfortable operating sleeper trucks and multi-stop routes
- Strong communication and accountability standards
- Stable work history demonstrating consistency and professionalism
HireNow Standout Candidates
- Drivers with dedicated account experience
- Professionals experienced in Southeast regional freight operations
- Drivers with strong safety bonus and inspection history
- CDL A operators experienced in unload freight environments
- Candidates with long-term transportation tenure and route consistency
HireNow Package
Compensation:
- Average Weekly Pay: $1,649
- Top Weekly Pay: $1,955
- Average Annualized Earnings: $85,769
- Top Annualized Earnings: $101,702
Work Locations:
- Shelby, NC (within 120 miles)
- Lexington, KY (within 50 miles)
- Roanoke, VA (within 25 miles)
- Knoxville, TN (within 50 miles)
- Chattanooga, TN (within 50 miles)
Schedule & Freight Details:
- SOLO Driver Position
- Home Weekly (34-hour reset Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun)
- Approximately 1,100 Miles Weekly
- 3 Loads Per Week
- 3 Stops Per Load
- Hand-Unload Freight with Rollers
- Mileage Pay
- Stop Pay
Routes Include:
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- Alabama
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Ohio
Equipment:
- Sleeper Trucks
- Automatic Transmission
- 53' Dry Van Trailers
Benefits Include:
- Weekly home time
- Consistent dedicated freight
- Stable full-time opportunity
- Dedicated regional route structure
- Performance-based compensation opportunities