CDL-A Short Haul Truck Driver

Short Haul New Pay Raise! Earn .60 CPM + up to .09 CPM Performance Pay.

At EPES Transport, we’re hiring experienced CDL‑A drivers for short haul routes that keep you moving and get you home on a schedule you can count on. If you’re ready for consistent freight, competitive pay, and weekends at home, this is where it comes together.

With over 90 years of proven success as North Carolina’s largest private trucking company, EPES delivers the stability and support drivers can rely on—mile after mile.

• Home weekends
• Earn Avg $1200-$1400/Weekly
• NEW PAY RAISE – .60 CPM
• Monthly utilization bonus (up to .09 CPM)
• Per diem pay - Optional
• 75% drop hook / 99% no-touch customer freight
• Late‑model equipment with inverters idle solutions
• Assigned driver manager + 24/7 support
• Paid orientation (2 days)

• Medical, dental, vision – start in 30 days
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Paid vacation + 7 paid holidays (eligible from hire)
• Breakdown, Haz Mat additional pay opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Pet policy - upon approval of pet
• Wellness coach support

• Home parking is available if you live outside a 30‑mile radius of a terminal
• Consistent routes that help you plan your time—not guess at it

• Valid CDL‑A and at least 21 years old
• 1 year of verifiable experience within the last 3 years OR 2 years within the last 5 years
• Stable work history

Drive Regional. Be Home Weekends. Keep Moving Forward.

If you’re an experienced driver looking for a regional role that delivers steady miles, strong pay, and real home time, EPES is ready when you are. Experienced CDL‑A drivers can enjoy steady regional miles, strong pay ($63K–$90K+), and reliable weekend home time with EPES Transport. With consistent freight, mostly no‑touch loads, modern equipment, and full benefits starting quickly, this role offers the stability and support of a trusted carrier while helping you maintain a better work‑life balance.