One Shipper, Steady Freight: Dry Van Driver Waco, TX

One shipper, familiar lanes, and a trip home every single week. This dedicated dry van run out of Waco covers Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, and you get paid for your waiting time, too.

Let's talk pay first.

Drivers average $1,200 to $1,500 a week, roughly $62,400 to $78,000 a year, with weekly miles running about 1,800 to 2,000. You'll earn standard OTR mileage pay plus $15 for every stop, and downtime is paid, so a slow dock doesn't cost you. For your first 3 months after your first solo dispatch, your weekly pay is guaranteed. You'll also be eligible for the company's driver performance bonus.

Now, what the work looks like.

• Freight is consistent and comes from a single shipper, so you get to know the routine.
• Loads are a mix of live unloads and preloads, and most store deliveries start early, around 5:00 AM.
• You can park or take your breaks right at your final delivery, which makes planning your day easier.
• Day and night shifts are both available, weekend work is part of the schedule, and you may be asked to cover holidays when needed.

• A valid Class A CDL
• 6 months of OTR experience after training within the last 12 months, or 12 months within the past 5 years
• A clean, safety-focused driving record
• Urine and hair follicle drug screening

Background details come up later in the process, like any normal hiring step, so there's nothing to dig up before you apply.

Along the way you'll get medical, vision and dental coverage, paid time off and a 401(k) with company match.