CDL Class A Driver

Onsite | Shelby, NC Lexington, KY Roanoke, VA Knoxville, TN Chattanooga, TN
Direct Hire / Full-Time Hire Now Staffing is actively recruiting multiple seasoned, highly skilled CDL A Drivers to join one of our valued client partners. Hire Now 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.

Hire Now 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

• Valid CDL A license
• Proven regional or dedicated route driving experience
• Ability to hand-unload freight using rollers
• Strong DOT compliance and safety history
• Ability to manage multi-stop delivery routes efficiently
• Strong attendance, time management, and route planning abilities
• Stable and consistent employment history
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,649
• Top Weekly Pay: $1,955
• Average Annualized Earnings: $85,769
• Top Annualized Earnings: $101,702

• 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)
• 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

• South Carolina
• North Carolina
• Georgia
• Alabama
• Kentucky
• Ohio

• Automatic Transmission
• 53' Dry Van Trailers

• Weekly home time
• Consistent dedicated freight
• Stable full-time opportunity
• Dedicated regional route structure
• Performance-based compensation opportunities