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NIS EXPRESS

CDL-A Dedicated Route Driver Home Every Week

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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$43,810 / year median in Tennessee

-10% projected decline

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CDL-A Dedicated Route Driver - Home Every Week
NIS EXPRESS
East Ridge, TN Job Details Full-time $0.70 - $0.84 per mile 4 hours ago Qualifications Moving CDL A Truck loading and unloading Full Job Description This Dedicated Regional account runs out of Gaffney, SC and delivers into SC, NC, GA, AL, TN, KY, VA, WV, and OH. If you want consistent home time without giving up strong weekly pay, this route is built for that. Job Description Operate a Class A tractor-trailer on a dedicated regional route across SC, NC, GA, AL, TN, KY, VA, WV, and OH Run multi-stop deliveries, averaging 3 stops per load Manually unload freight from the trailer and place boxes onto a roller conveyor belt at each delivery point; store personnel take over from there Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections Maintain accurate logs and stay compliant with all DOT and FMCSA regulations Communicate with dispatch to confirm routes, delivery windows, and any on-road issues Secure and handle freight properly to prevent damage during transit Follow all safety protocols while loading, driving, and unloading Pay Structure 0.70 to 0.84 CPM based on verifiable experience $320 per unload, average of 3 loads per week
Average Weekly Gross:
$1,670 -$2,020 Real, touchable pay that grows the longer you stay Home Time Runs Sunday through Friday or Monday through Saturday 34 hour reset every week Home either Friday night through Saturday, or Saturday night through Sunday Consistent, predictable, every single week Equipment & Freight All freight is dry van Driver manually unloads boxes onto a roller conveyor belt; store staff handles freight from that point forward Average mileage: 1,004 miles per week Secured parking available if you live near Gaffney Take equipment home if you have a secured location Getting Started Experienced drivers ride with a mentor for the first 3 loads Mentor pay: $175 per day Requirements Valid Class A CDL Minimum 3 months of verifiable SOLO tractor-trailer driving experience Acceptable driving record; no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years No DUI/DWI within the past 5 years Ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen Ability to pass a background check Physically able to manually unload freight at delivery stops Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during unloading Reliable communication with dispatch throughout each shift