CDL A Truck Driver Southeast Regional

Job Overview

Heartland Express is an award‑winning leader in on‑time service. We are hiring truck drivers to service top shippers in the Southeast U.S. and provide a supportive fleet environment.

• Salary: $53,000 – $83,000 per year (average $58,000)
• Average weekly pay: $1,120 (top earner $1,600)
• Average miles: 2200+ per week
• Home weekly expectations
• Additional $0.01–$0.03 per mile safety bonus (paid quarterly)
• Detention pay $20 per hour, breakdown pay, etc.

• Latest Kenworth, Freightliner, International tractors; new trucks kept under warranty
• Nationwide shop services
• Trucks run 68mph
• Scheduled wage increases annually
• All dry‑van freight, 48‑state operating area, drop & hook, no‑touch freight
• Paid orientation/training, clean driver facilities (free showers, laundry, TV, food)
• Coast‑to‑coast terminal facilities
• Driver appreciation events with food, prizes, giveaways
• Assigned driver manager
• Full health, dental, vision, life insurance; accidental death & dismemberment; long‑term and short‑term disability; hospital indemnity; critical illness coverage; prescription benefit packages (single, employee, spouse, family)
• Flex spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation

• Class A CDL
• Minimum six months tractor‑trailer driving experience
• At least 21 years of age
• Good work history and motor vehicle record
• Safety‑first attitude with a proven driving record

Heartland Express is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.