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Werner Enterprises
CDL-A Truck Driver
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What they do
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
Job Description
Werner is Now Hiring Dedicated CDL-A Dry Van Drivers Average $80,800+ per Year
- Touch Freight Up to $5,000 Sign-On Weekly Pay
Top Benefits:
Average $80,800+ per year- Top performers earn $109,000+ per year
- Pay range of $64,000
- $93,400 per year Up to $ 5,000 sign-on weekly pay
- Up to $1,600 guaranteed weekly pay
- Home time: weekly or bi-weekly
- Dedicated account Solo dry van position Consistent freight lanes and mileage Experienced Flex Fleet Opportunity
- : Average $125,000 annually Top performers earn up to $150,000+ annually Pay range of $120,000
- $150,000 per year Guaranteed weekly pay of $1,900 Dedicated account with Touch Freight required Home time: Every 3 weeks
- OTR route
Experience:
Must have 3 months experience Primarily running & hiring in:AR, CT, GA, IN, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT, & WV
- No running in NYC or 5 Burroughs (
- Speak with a recruiter for more details, based on location)
Dedicated Customers:
Werner Enterprises is the fifth-largest dedicated trucking provider in North America. Our dedicated accounts haul freight for a specific or dedicated customer.Freight:
Dry van- Hauling traditional freight in dry van trailers with liftgates
Predictability:
Home weekly or bi-weekly Modern fleet: With the most advanced trucks and trailers in the industryThe Werner Advantage:
Werner Enterprises was founded by a driver, for drivers. That is why we're committed to treating every driver with care, dignity, and respect. Truck drivers are the backbone of Werner and our nation. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Rider and pet-friendly Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid sick leave Life insurance and disability Elite veteran driver program, military skills waiver accepted Employee stock purchase planAdditional Benefits:
Advanced technology and late-model equipment Leading-edge telematics device Collision mitigation technology Truck navigation system 100% trailer tracking Average truck age is 2.5 years 24-hour maintenance assistance Driver Portal and appMinimum Requirements:
Must be 21 years old Valid Class A CDL Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) Meet all DOT qualifications Pass a DOT physical, including DOT drug screen and company hair follicle testing Acceptable references from past employers Start your Career at Werner! Apply Today to Speak with a Recruiter!Benefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)